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The Case Aide will serve in a support role to the Corps Officers. The Case Aide will be intimately and integrally involved in the daily operations of the Corps and its mission relative to the delivery of Services. The Case Aide should be able to multi-task, work independently, be willing to learn Sa

PRN Social Worker/Case Manager. The Social Worker/Case Manager provides clinical social work/case management services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System, the NASW and if licensed, the licensing board of Pennsylvania. T

Job Description * Position Title: Case Manager Reports to: Program Director Department: Administration Adoption Behavior Health HBDS IPS PEP Face Forward Foster Care Residential TIPS CERC Program: FLSA Status: Exempt Non-exempt Location: 100 West Coulter Street Hours: Days: POSITION SUMMARY: The Truancy Intervention and Prevention Services (TIPS) Case Manager will assist truant youth and families in overcoming obstacles to regular school attendance and academic achievement through intensive comprehensive strengths-based programming; and prevent at-risk youths’ entry into the Child Welfare system. The TIPS program will provide a comprehensive, intensive early intervention services for youth exhibiting truancy behaviors. The programming builds upon youths’ and families’ resiliency and sense of self-worth for positive outcomes and redirection, strongly networking with community resources. Assignments are based on a 40-hour week. Weekly schedules are developed based upon the caseload needs. There are no traditional office hours. Case managers will work primarily in the afternoon and evenings, specifically during the school year and at weekends to provide maximum involvement with the family and the identified clients. There may need to be a need to start early to help a participant get to school. The case manager will be placed on an on-call roster and will be responsible for providing emergency assistance to clients assigned in the program 24 hours a day while on duty. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: • A bachelor’s degree in human services, preferably social work (BSW) or counseling, plus two years’ experience in family-based social work., • An annual physical form verifying that the employee is “free from contagion"., • Act 160 PA criminal, Child abuse and FBI Clearances within one year of hire., • The use of currently inspected car, including the possession of current automobile insurance and driver's license., • A proven and demonstrated ability and experience in working with within a team based setting and group settings., • Ability to use a computer to send and receive written correspondence., • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals., • Ability to lead and co-facilitate focus group sessions., • The ability and willingness to work with a wide range of ages, neighborhoods, cultural views, and parenting experiences., • The ability to walk, drive, see, bend, stand, and verbally communicate, • The ability and willingness to adjust work hours in accord with client schedule.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:, • TIPS is a program designed to provide a safe and holistic environment for at-risk youth to develop themselves and their confidence, through an engaging, supportive and strength based environment., • TIPS staff will develop programs and activities that are geared to ensuring school attendance and achievement., • The major responsibility, therefore, is to resolve issues, ensure stability and to develop positive youth development and academic support., • The case manager will develop the comprehensive Family Development Plan, based on assessments/evaluations and the truancy elimination plan., • The case manager is responsible for providing service linkages for all members of the family as appropriate., • The case manager will facilitate all academic progress in collaboration with the youth’s school., • The case manager will collect all academic records to determine attendance and current academic status of youth and make personal contact with school counselor and teachers to gather all necessary educational information including attendance, behavior reports and State wide testing reports., • The case manager will take part in developing an academic support action plan with the school counselor thorough inter-agency meeting with the goal of improving and supporting the youth academic progress., • Coordinate, implement the Family Development Plan., • Engage care givers to take a more active role in the youth’s school settings by accompanying them to school meetings and attending school functions., • Assist the parent/caregiver to advocate for their child’s educational needs and helping them navigate through the school support system and introducing them to the Educational Law Center and other educational advocacy groups and parent groups., • Coordinate with school counselor to develop post-secondary plan for older youth., • Ensure prior to and during the discharge planning the enrollment in after school or other remedial or enrichment activities as needed, especially beyond the youth’s involvement in the TIPS program., • The TIPS case manager will visit each school at least once per month per youth, encouraging family involvement in this visit., • The main tenets of the role include identification of, and referral to, needed services, agency leadership in coordination, and active goal-directed support for the youth and family., • The maximum caseload is 35 clients. Case longevity is determined by court and or DHS personnel., • The case manager’s role is to be able to report to the court that identified issues have been resolved through a collaborative effort with school personnel and community resources., • Case manager must meet with the supervisor bi-weekly for supervision., • Case manager must meet with the family and see all children at least twice each month, and coordinate work with others involved with the family. DHS contact stipulations must be adhered to., • Case manager will form an “after hours on call” roster, with alternating back up of the program director. In this way, families can access our staff round-the-clock., • Case manager will ensure that services and counseling are commensurate with identified issues, and may need to be increased beyond minimum standards., • Following assessment of family’s identified needs, case manager will identify community resources, and work collaboratively with others to assist families with linking them to the appropriate community resources., • Case manager is responsible for ensuring that school age children receive the appropriate services that meet their educational needs., • Case manager will ensure that he/she keeps accurate documentation specifically all unsuccessful efforts to maintain the expected level of intensity and monitoring. All documentation and communication will be directed to the assigned DHS worker or court personnel via e-mail correspondence, telephone calls, and with hard copies to be kept in client’s file., • Case manager will facilitate the family’s transportation for appointments with other service providers by providing directions, tokens, as needed, and accompanying on public transportation or driving them to appointments and meetings in their own vehicles., • Case manager must attend team sessions to determine and monitor service appropriateness for each youth and to inform the team of the client’s adherence to orders of the Court and to the program., • Case manager must attend all mandatory TIPS trainings and activities hosted by the Department of Human Services or designee., • A full case record is maintained in accord with performance standards, with monthly supervisor case review., • As this is a new program, this job description will change over time, and new duties may be added and existing duties modified. Contributing to the team • Participates in meetings to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open., • Cooperates and communicates as a multi-discipline staff team member through formal meetings, informal discussion and other participation as necessary., • Models traits of a responsible team member, executing job responsibilities, open communication, good follow-through; supports team members to do the same., • Responds promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians and funding entities and other JJC staff. Administrative activities Ensures compliance with all JJC’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and reporting suspected abuse in accordance with CPSL, 23 Pa.C.S. § § 6301—6385, and JJC policies and procedures

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Case Manager JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt - Social Worker – Case Manager ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: McAuley House Housing and Homeless Services SUPERVISED BY: Program Director/Supervisor MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide case management services to all residents of McAuley House under the professional standards of Catholic Social Services, the Mission Statement of McAuley House, and the requirements of contracting agencies. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete intake paperwork with new residents and orient them to the program with the policy and procedure manual., • Complete a full intake assessment on each assigned resident in CSS - Apricot., • Develop and maintain case files by CSS standards and contracted agencies., • Develop a comprehensive service plan with the resident every quarter, based on identified needs, which includes goals, objectives, and action steps with specific target dates and an appropriate timeframe for completion., • Monitor the progress of Service plan goals and objectives during weekly sessions with residents., • Develop service plans with residents and monitor their progress., • Develop and maintain a listing of comprehensive services and resources for residents to access and refer residents to appropriate resources, • Assist and/or escort residents with individual medical, mental health, social security, and county assistance office appointments as needed., • Transport residents to appointments, when necessary, with the approval of the Program Supervisor., • Plan weekly individual case management meetings with residents., • Monitor the health and all prescribed medications for residents, and track and monitor their medications and refills using medication forms., • Assist residents in completing housing applications, • Maintain statistical information regarding program outcomes for regular reports to CSS-(Apricot), OHCD Office of Housing and Community Development – (CareWare (weekly)), and City of Philadelphia - OHS/HMIS (Client Track), • Document progress notes into the client chart a minimum of twice a month or whenever relevant information regarding residents’ mental health and drug/alcohol abuse history needs to be emphasized., • Document all housing information into Progress Notes, i.e., the Department of HIV Health (formerly AACO) housing documentation needs to be completed in the application and activity involving meeting with housing providers, visits to new apartment locations, transitioning into independent living, moving into new housing and/or discharging from the program., • Assist the Program Supervisor with data collection, reporting, and identifying and addressing program needs., • Team with the program director/supervisor to approve new admissions and provide ongoing holistic assessment and care of residents., • Collaborate with the Program Director/Supervisor to facilitate or recruit volunteers for weekly life skills groups with residents, schedule residents’ chore responsibilities, and inspect residents' bedrooms bi-weekly, • Provide follow-up services to former residents (alums) via telephone or in the office., • Participate in training opportunities and scheduled meetings, • Be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate occasions and various evening and weekend activities. REPRESENTATIVE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Knowledge of, and orientation of philosophy of the Agency as presented in Mission/Philosophy Statements, • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, • Two years of experience in social services, • Interest in and empathy for those experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS, • Knowledge of the concepts of addiction, recovery, relapse prevention and mental illness, • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple task and respond to crisis with appropriate interventions, • Effective written and compassionate verbal communication skills, • Clear understanding of professional boundaries, • Knowledgeable Proficient in computer use and application (i.e.: Microsoft suite)

Job Description The Clinical Care Management Specialist/Integrated Care Specialist provides clinical recommendations and collaborative support to team members and physical health care staff involved in the Integrated Care Plan (ICP) Program. The Clinical Care Management Specialist reviews clinical information using a holistic care framework, makes recommendations for appropriate levels of care, creates Integrated Care Plans and coordinates services for individuals referred to the ICP team. Essential Functions: • CCMS will travel amongst the identified community partnership sites and participate in case information sharing as scheduled., • CCMS will develop a schedule with each practice site, PH MCO and CBH team staff for onsite visits to consent members for participation in the Integrated Care Plan Program, share released information with the PH MCO and discuss case recommendations with the appropriate internal staff., • CCMS will complete Integrated Care Plans as outlined by the policies and regulations of CBH and the state., • CCMS will create Integrated Care Plans for members referred from community partners, internal referrals for ICP development and for members who meet appropriate criteria for ICP planning., • During the case collaborations with sites and PH MCO’s, CCMS will provide behavioral health treatment utilization and develop care plans tailored to the individual’s current needs as part of the treatment team., • CCMS will coordinate with internal CBH staff to ensure communication and collaboration is clear and the individual’s developed care plan is carried out as such., • CCMS will participate in the problem solving process and provide information on additional community resources as needed., • CCMS will do utilization review as necessary for assigned members, implementing medical necessity criteria to inform level of care determinations., • Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, • Clinical Licensure: Qualified candidates are required to obtain license within the first 18 months (1.5 years) of employment; PA Child Abuse Clearance required, • Required Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-system partners, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with broad range of individuals, • Strong mediation skills, • Computer proficiency and ability to type at least 20 words per minute, • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment, • Compliant with HIPAA regulations Work Conditions (including travel, overtime required, physical requirements and occupational exposure): • This position spends the majority of time in the field and requires travel within Philadelphia and surrounding counties., • Regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling and/or repetitive wrist/hand movements for various lengths of time throughout the day., • Ability to utilize computers and office equipment to complete daily work responsibilities., • Requires continuous, normal hearing and vision., • Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuation in temperature. No protective equipment routinely needed., • CBH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or religious observance, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by CBH and require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.

Job Description Urban Affairs Coalition/One Day At A Time POSITION: Peer Outreach Worker (Part-Time, up to 25 hours per week) DEPARTMENT: ODAAT/DBH Street Outreach REPORTS TO: Outreach Program Manager (OPM) PROGRAM SUMMARY One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). ODAAT houses men and women who are afflicted by addiction and homelessness. Case management services and prevention for HIV/AIDS is also offered at select locations. Through our holistic array of services ODAAT, consumers can expect the support of ODAAT staff to bring systems together to help achieve positive outcomes. Staff offer support in the following areas: recovery coaching and mentoring, linkage to health and social services, transitional housing, and community outreach. POSITION SUMMARY Employee in this job is responsible for engaging homeless persons, determining needs, offering relevant services, and delivering follow-up. Worker will offer support to the Outreach Director, Outreach Program Manager and Outreach Coordinator in responding to calls from individuals, businesses, agencies and police regarding homeless persons on the street in Philadelphia. The candidate will engage in peer related activity to encourage and motivate change for consumers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Respond to requests from the OCC dispatcher to engage homeless persons at specified locations;, • Engage homeless individuals in the community, assess needs, and offer appropriate services;, • Be thoroughly familiar with Sidewalk Ordinance;, • Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through such as linkages with community resources and family members;, • Project a positive image of the organization and its programs to the community, and the clients served;, • Work cooperatively with business owners, police, and concerned citizens to serve the needs of persons who are homeless;, • Check names of homeless persons encountered against focus list and advise dispatcher to contact ICM or assigned outreach team of changes in status of individual;, • Assist with public, media and internet outreach with other staff and program volunteers to support intake into the programs and attendance at sponsored events;, • Assist with planning and supporting outreach events;, • Coordinate, schedule, and participate in daily street outreach team efforts;, • Attend all mandated training activities;, • Participate in agency-sponsored programming including locating and contacting new and existing clients weekly for scheduled events during assigned work hours;, • Maintain accurate paper and computer files for all outreach contacts and correspondence related to contracts; complete all required contact and reporting forms; and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or equivalent required;, • At least, 1 year of prior outreach and community work experience in the field and/or related field preferred;, • Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel;, • Strong writing, reading, comprehension and verbal communication skills;, • Bilingual a plus;, • Able to set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients;, • Possess well-developed decision-making skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy;, • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;, • Able to multi-task and remain calm in demanding and unpredictable situations;, • Possess ability to understand various Homeless operations and procedures;, • Able to maintain a professional, customer service-oriented attitude at all times;, • Ability to meet face-to-face with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and disabilities, including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.;, • Ability to work and communicate with staff, clients and their families, donors, vendors, community agencies, etc. to meet their needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner, yet appropriate assertiveness as situation may demand;, • Able to meet a flexible work schedule including holidays, evenings and weekends. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS • PA Driver’s license, preferred., • Proof of Insurance, preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to drive or ride in a moving vehicle for no less than 3 hours per day, • Proficiency operating a 15-passenger van and minivan, preferred, • Ability to operate15-passenger van and minivan in various weather and road conditions, • Able to lift/move weight up to 40 lbs., • Vision adequate to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently, • Must be able to sit for 2 or more hours per day, • Must be able to stand for 2 or more hours per day, • Must be able to operate a computer/hand-held digital device for more than 2 hours per day WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public area of the facility and in the city streets characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen. Interested applicants should include their cover letter (with job title in the subject line) and resume, along with salary requirements. (Telephone calls will not be accepted) UAC/ODAAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description Mission: To provide direct care to patients who are managing addictive disease disorders, chemical dependency, psychiatric disorders, and other co-occurring illnesses. We seek caring and compassionate people interested in working with people struggling with addiction. The Case Manager may perform psychosocial assessments to document history. Essential Functions: • Travel throughout the city where drug trafficking activity is prevalent for outreach programs., • Conduct psychosocial assessments to document the history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus through the interview process., • Attends regular treatment team meetings to provide a social work perspective to total case management of the resident and state or local agency legal requirements., • Conduct educational and other didactic groups for residents and family members., • Develop/Coordinate Individualized Discharge Plan., • Makes handwritten entries to resident charts describing therapy performed, progress in the discharge planning process, or other interventions., • Reports incidents of suspected abuse using prescribed forms and protocols from the relevant community/state agency., • Develop and deliver community education programs to enhance community awareness of mental health issues and resources available to address these issues and support the residential’s strategic marketing effort., • Responds to psychiatric emergency codes utilizing training in the management of aggressive behavior., • Participates in training and development for the purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement., • Provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls., • Support the residents' safety and security program. Job Requirements: • High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred in the area of human services or sociology, political science, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, education or other related field., • Experience in an in-resident setting preferred;, • Written and oral communication skills, • Skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention;, • Skills in maintaining information as highly confidential. Physical and Mental Job Requirements: • Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner., • Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic., • Ability to handle interruptions often and move from one task to another., • Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion., • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips., • Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must accurately convey details or important spoken instructions to others, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing is to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss a Hz, 1000 Hz, or 2000 Hz with or without correction., • Ability to perceive detailed information through communication and make fine sound discriminations., • Individuals must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects., • Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities., • While a worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside., • Required to travel throughout the city where drug trafficking activity is prevalent. Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm