Providing Promising Futures

Case Manager | Independent Living Program

**$1000 Sign on Bonus**

Join a company with over 100 years of dedication to the community and its employees!

We are looking to find passionate individuals to help us carry out our mission of Providing Promising Futures to over 8000 children, youth and families that we serve yearly in our communities!

Full Time Position - Flexible Schedule - No Weekends

Responsible for overseeing the case load of young adults ranging in age from 14 to 23 years. This position will work as a team to assist the youth in learning the necessary skills that will lead them to become independent and self sufficient.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide the necessary skills for youth to prepare them for independency and self sufficiency.
• Participate in a team approach to effectively educate the youth in life skills.
• Complete initial and subsequent assessment for referred cases.
• Aid in the development and documentation of a Case Plan for each youth while receiving services.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and independency preparation for youth.
• Aid clients in recognizing personal short term and long term goals and in determining suitable successive goals.
• Provide education related to independency and self sufficiency in individual and group formats.
• Research and utilize community resources that support aspects of independency and self sufficiency.
• Provide case management and coordination of youth pertaining to program.
• Oversee and coordinate referrals and subsequent communication through. community resources for the benefit of each youth.
• Provide coordination in youth cases when multiple agencies/services are involved.
• Professionally represent the program in meetings, public forums, and court appearances, as required.
• Provide transportation for youth to appointments, job interviews, school visits, and other related activities.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all agency personnel and outside agencies (OCY, Family Services, schools, etc.).
• Act as a positive role model to youth by maintaining a professional demeanor and ethical manner at all times.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written. This includes the ability to converse with residents and families of various socioeconomic backgrounds in a professional manner.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, organizational ability, plus working knowledge of young adult development is required.
• Knowledge of services needed and available for older youth in order to prepare for independence.
• Ability to develop relationships within the community to support programs for older youth.

Required Education, Experience, and Clearances:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Salary - $17.50 per hour - $1000 Hiring Incentive