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Overview
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description
Elwyn seeks a Case Manager to maintain regular contact and visits with families on their assigned caseload to work on the family's goals based on a plan created in collaboration with the family and the Department of Human Services (DHS) worker, when applicable, based on the reason for the referral/complaint. The Case Manager works with families to provide support and counseling in the areas of appropriate parent-child interaction. Family Empowerment Services case managers provide bi-monthly home visits to promote family stability and well-being, enhance protective factors, reduce family risk factors, increase community supportive networks/linkages and increase a family's ability to address their own needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Upon referral from DHS, creates a plan for each family assigned to caseload including but not limited to interventions to address concerns identified in the DHS-provided case summary
Collaborate with families on assigned caseload to set and achieve goals to alleviate stress interfering with positive parent-child relationships including but not limited to assisting parent(s) in accessing and using services and resources related to medical, behavioral health, housing, and income supplementation
Maintain regular contact with families on caseload by visiting homes to check-in and provide support
Assess family using the Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST), a standardized tool to determine the family's level of risk factors
Establish and maintain professional relationships with families using family-centered, strength-based approach while providing supportive services
Provide support and counseling in the areas of appropriate parent behavior to help parent(s) increase their ability to problem-solve and advocate for themselves and their children
Observe parent(s), children in their homes and communicate any concerns about child safety promptly to supervisor and appropriate agencies
Engage primary caregiver(s) and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement and attainment of identified goals
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment interventions and case development in accordance with reporting and documentation regulations and agency policies
Provide services based on the family's schedule, including provision of services during "non-traditional hours" which include evenings and weekends if necessary
Adhere to professional code of ethics and follow existing federal and state guidelines and laws pertaining to mandated reporting procedures
Complete all program paperwork to agency standards and submit according to determined time frames
Enter demographic data and progress notes for each family on caseload into the DHS Community Based Prevention Services (CBPS) database.
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Bachelor's degree in social work, or related human services field
Two (2) years' experience in social work or related field specifically working with case management and child welfare, children and youth, juvenile delinquency, and/or families
Experience working with children birth to 17 years of age and their families living in urban communities
Knowledge of normal child growth/development and appropriate parent-child relationships
Experience using standardized assessment tools; FAST preferred
Knowledge of community resources
Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions in collaboration with supervisor
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, and report-writer experience preferred
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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