Family Reunification Case Manager

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 the 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 and 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.