Family Reunification Case Manager Job at Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA, Scranton, PA

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  • Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA
  • Scranton, PA

Job Description


Position Title: Family Reunification Case Manager


Location: Parent Child Programs - Scranton, Pennsylvania


Department: Parent Child Programs


Employment Type: Full-Time


Minimum Experience: Entry-level


Compensation Rate: $19.00 Hourly


Description:

Job Title:

Family Reunification Case Manager

Reports To:

Program Director

Hours:

37.5 per week; some evenings and weekends required

Location:

Outreach

FLSA Status:

Hourly/ Non Exempt

Outreach Culture:

Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first.

Outreach Benefits :

We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees;

• medical, dental, and vision insurance

• short term and long term disability

• life insurance

• generous PTO

• 401k plan

• personal and bereavement leave time

• flexible work arrangements

Summary:

Member of Outreach Team responsible for intensive case management of families with children in out-of-home placement with the goal of transitioning to permanent placement with the parent.

Duties

• Acts as primary liaison with Office of Youth & Family Services (OYFS) caseworker(s); collaborates in development of transition plans and placement/care recommendations.

• Supports, coaches, case manages and monitors children and their families/caretakers from the referral phase through reunification and in some cases beyond. Provides supervised parent/child visits where appropriate. Provides information and referrals; and secures supportive services and resources. Travel to and from children in placement, their family members or other appointments is often required. Some evening & weekend hours required.

• In collaboration with OYFS, continuously assesses goals and service needs of children and families/caregivers identified for intensive case management services before and after reunification.

• Cultivates community resources for children and families/caregivers with complex needs. Coordinates with OYFS, Outreach’s team, outside counselors and other service providers in order to address the challenges of reunification and to resolve service gaps.

• Attends OYFS Family Team Conferences, Monthly Staffing and other meetings as required

• Prepares and maintains case records, reports and other appropriate documentation; enters client data into agency data collection system

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Service and related experience required.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency using Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.

Certificates and Licenses:
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training preferred; Social service/MH/BH and case management experience preferred; Regional travel at various times/days to visit and/or transport children in placement and their families; Reliable transportation and valid PA Driver's License & auto insurance is required . Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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