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Job Description CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service. We have an immediate opportunity for an Attendance Case Manager to join our Community Services team at Disston Elementary School. This position is full-time and on site at Disston Elementary School Minimum starting pay - $21.40/hr (approx. $44,500/yr) All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth In addition, as a Attendance Case Manager your duties will include: • Providing case management services and support to young people and their families for whom risk factors for truancy have been identified; managing referred cases in collaboration with the school prior to or during the SAIC/SAIP process to remove barriers to school attendance and to slow or stop the accrual of absences, ultimately reducing the number of referrals to Regional Truancy Court; advocating with and for clients for access to appropriate level of care placements, • Working collaboratively with school partners to create a positive school culture that celebrates attendance and encourages regular school involvement including developing and implementing a school-wide incentive plan, • Engaging students/families in a collaborative relationship that will enhance the potential for the student’s completion of service with positive outcomes; completing weekly contact with families on assigned caseload to support with social services and health navigation; conducting regular home visits as needed to assess families’ needs for services and develop a service plan to remove barriers to regular school attendance, • Working as a member of the Integrated Case Management team; participating in SDP Attendance Team or Multi-Tiered System of Supports and working closely with schools, Community School Coordinators and other School Partners, • Adhering to CORA and regulatory entity guidelines concerning caseload requirements, service delivery, accountability and confidentiality; maintaining accurate and timely documentation of services provided to students/families; participating in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings; adhering to training requirements established by CORA or other regulatory entities; attending regular supervision and department meetings, • Proactively seeking and maintaining awareness of community resources and facilitating student/family access to appropriate resources and services necessary to support and supplement service goals, • Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in social work, human services or related discipline, • 2+ years’ work experience in a social services capacity; treatment or intervention services experience preferred, • Working knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use and abuse, • Demonstrated case management experience preferably with young people and families, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships internally and with those external to CORA (students, families, teachers, school administration, etc.), • Valid driver’s license required, • Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire), • Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages, • Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc., • 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service, • Paid time off + paid agency holidays, • Employee Assistant Program, • Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)

Job DescriptionDescription & Responsibilities Our Community Educators collaborate with staff across our Prevention department and Agency to create and implement strategic community education and professional development workshops (trauma informed DV/IPV and TPV) for youth and adults within the City of Philadelphia area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Develop and cultivate partnerships to ensure service delivery and expand the reach out DV/IPV and TDV educational initiatives., • Facilitate trainings and programs to schools, community-based organizations and professionals., • Assist in the development/enhancement of curricula, as well as related materials and evaluations., • Provide support, coordinate partner communication, keep training content updated with the most recent research of DV and trauma., • Ensure accurate collection of data., • Represent the Agency on committees and in collaborations with other agencies that assist with survivors of DV and TDV, as well as networking and community outreach events., • Engage in structured discussions and trainings. What WAA Can Offer You and What You'll Love About WAA Annual Increases, Years of Service Recognition, EAP, Pay differential for agency observed holidays and declared inclement weather, Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO for Vacation, Personal, Holidays, accrual of Sick Days, & more The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence through advocacy and community education. WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism Requirements & Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Education, field of Human Services or related field, required., • A minimum of two (2) years with teaching, instructions, classroom management, training, public speaking or related experience/skills, required. Experience with with School District of Philadelphia preferred., • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, develop and facilitate training sessions or workshops, required., • Understanding of DV/IPV or related, trauma informed care and youth/adult learning principles., • Experience working in human services or related organization, preferred., • Driver's License & Passing of MVR (motor vehicle report), preferred., • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse community, required. Working in an urban setting with underserved communities, preferred., • Demonstrated proficient computer skills - use of Microsoft Office suite software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with client databases and data collection., • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervisor and follow through on assigned projects, and working effectively as a team member, required., • Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive communication, required., • Demonstrated proficiency of time management, problem solving and decision making skills., • Ability to lift/carry moderate to heavy bags and supplies (about 30 lbs.), required.., • Bilingual (Spanish/English), required., • Will be required to attend our Virtual Domestic Violence Advocate Paid Training, post hire (February 17 - March 5)., • Must provide Satisfactory Child Abuse, Criminal and FBI clearances. (Any expenses paid by employer) Women Against Abuse (WAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country and Philadelphia's leading domestic violence advocate and service provider. With over 170 staff, WAA serves two 100+ bed safe havens and 15 transitional housing apartments, legal services, hotline counseling, aftercare community-based services, prevention & education, and advocacy. Women Against Abuse is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local law". Women Against Abuse’s hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Monday - Friday 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required $21.50 - $24.67 per hour (dependent on education & experience)

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 CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service. CORA Services is seeking an Attendance Case Manager to support the Community Schools team at George Washington High School (19116 zip code). The Attendance Case Manager is solely dedicated to one community school (George Washington High School) and is responsible for providing case management services and supports to young people and their families for whom risk factors for truancy have been identified. The ACM will work collaboratively with the Community School Coordinator and Partners to create a positive school culture that celebrates attendance and encourages regular school involvement. Attendance Case Manager works as a member of the Integrated Case Management team, supporting George Washington youth, families and school community to ameliorate barriers to regular school attendance and assist in creating a supportive school environment. The Attendance Case Manager would have an office at George Washing High School and work primarily from the school as an integral support to the attendance team. STARTING SALARY: $21.40/hour (rate commensurate with experience and credentials) All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth In addition, as a Attendance Case Manager your duties will include: • Engage with students/families in a collaborative relationship that will enhance the potential for the client’s completion of service with positive outcomes., • Collaborate with school to develop and implement school-wide Incentive Plan, • Participate in SDP Attendance Team or Multi-Tiered System of Supports and work closely with schools, Community School Coordinators and other School Partners, • Develop a plan of service for each child assigned to them that could include enrollment in services such as Out-of-School Time and provide them with the information, tools, school supplies, uniforms, and other resources to attend school regularly, • Work on referred cases in collaboration with the school prior to or during the SAIC/SAIP process to remove the barriers to attending school and to slow or stop the accrual of absences, ultimately reducing the number of referrals to Regional Truancy Court, • Conduct regular home visits, as needed to include assessing the families’ needs for services and developing a service plan to remove barriers to regular school attendance., • Complete weekly contact with families on assigned caseload to support with social services and health navigation as needed., • As a member of the Integrated Case Management Team, collaborate with school leaders and partners to assess needs of school community and work to plan, coordinate and implement Family Forums and outreach activities to support the young people and families., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided to student/family, • Maintain an awareness of community resources and facilitate student/family access to appropriate resources and services necessary to support and supplement service goals., • Advocate with and for clients for access to appropriate level of care placements., • Adhere to Agency and regulatory entity guidelines concerning caseload requirements, service delivery, accountability and confidentiality., • Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings., • Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities., • Attend regular supervision and department meetings., • Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in social work, human services or related discipline, • 2+ years’ work experience in a social services capacity; treatment or intervention services experience preferred, • Working knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use and abuse, • Demonstrated case management experience preferably with young people and families, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships internally and with those external to CORA (students, families, teachers, school administration, etc.), • Valid driver’s license required, • Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire), • Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages, • Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc., • 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service, • Paid time off + paid agency holidays, • Employee Assistant Program, • Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)