Community & social services jobs in Philadelphia, PA

About the role

The ELECT Case Manager is responsible for th e following providing school-based case management services, homes visits, ongoing assessment, the development and/or review of service plans, referral connection and follow-up, advocacy, data collection and data entry as well as submission of programmatic & statistical reports. This position is primarily located at School District of Philadelphia schools they are assigned to provide case management services. This position requires a sincere interest in working with and supporting teen parents, their children and their overall health and development. The ELECT Case Manager is required to facilitate and maintain contacts and relationships with fellow ELECT Program team members, as well as other Congreso departments and programs to allow for quick referral of services outside of this program. Additionally, this position is required to maintain good relationships with the assigned staff at the schools they their assigned. This position should be knowledgeable of external resources that clients can be referred to including community resources at other organizations. This position has access to sensitive Congreso information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. This position has regular contact with members of the community and is expected to represent Congreso in a professional manner. This position reports to the ELECT Program Manager. This is an ONSITE position. The ELECT Case Manager applies the principles of the organization’s signature service delivery approach, Primary Client Model (PCM™), by promoting a positive employee/client-focused experience that is appreciative of the unique strengths, values and needs that each individual brings; and by using data to inform and drive decision making. Attention is given to compliance, quality assurance, and best practices as they relate to the role. Congreso is committed to attracting and retaining candidates who have a passion for their work and will serve as ambassadors of the agency’s mission, values, and DEI&B vision. We encourage all qualified individuals, including those of diverse backgrounds, differently abled, LGBTQ+, and women to apply. Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you'll bring

• Attends all Congreso trainings and in-services as required, including relevant professional groups to maintain professional, requisite knowledge and licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, Education or related field required.
• With a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum 2+ years&rsquo
• work experience in a case management, human service, health care, community or educational setting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Mandated reporter certification required, can be obtained upon hire.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills a plus.