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Position Summary:

This position is an essential component of the CUA case management team and assists the team in achieving the objectives established in the Single Case Plan, as further detailed below.

Key Responsibilities:

● Work as part of the CUA Support Team at the direction of the CUA CM and Supervisor toward achieving the objectives as established in the SINGLE Case Plan

● Provide home, school, and community visits, and assist in accessing resources.

● Supervise visits when necessary, and with the knowledge of what appropriate supervision is, the ability to intervene if children and youth are at risk, and to report back relevant details about the interactions.

● Assist with transport of families to Court, Conferences, and other essential appointments.

● Provide home-maker training services, assisting with de-cluttering, etc.

● Participate in Family Team Conferences when necessary.

● Attend Court Hearings as needed but never in lieu of the CUA CM.

● Document in the appropriate section of ECMS any activity they have performed within six

business days.

Qualifications:

Education:

● High School Diploma or GED. An appropriate Associate's Degree can substitute for

experience.

● Waivers of the above may be requested of the Department on a case by case basis with

appropriate documentation and rationale.

Experience:

● A minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth, and families is preferred, along with knowledge of child, youth, and family service systems and community resources.

Skills & Competencies:

○ Proficiency in English

○ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

○ Strong organizational and time management skills

○ Familiarity with the dynamics of diverse populations in low income areas

○ Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

○ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

○ Ability to set priorities in critical situations.

○ Culturally sensitive to the needs and diversities of multi-cultural communities

○ Knowledge of community resources

○ Practices good customer service skills in all working relationships

○ Strong interpersonal skills, respectful, and courteous nature

○ Able to work independently, demonstrating good judgment and prioritizing

○ Must be accurate and detail-oriented

○ Maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

○ Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally

Preferred Qualifications:

○ Proficiency in Spanish

○ Experience in child welfare or CUA programs

○ Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates: HIPAA, mandated reporter, etc.

○ Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or state of residence) prior to appointment and during

tenure of employment

Working Conditions:

● Office-based role with standard business hours.

● Ability to sit, stand, and lift file boxes up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience

● Health, dental, and vision insurance

● Generous PTO and holidays

● 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

● Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Acknowledgement:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.

Statement:

All positions are contingent upon the successful completion and passing of required background checks and a health assessment prior to employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children, youth, and families: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• HIPAA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person