Description
Starting Salary: $73,503
Job Type: Full time, Exempt
Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am to 5 pm plus available to work before and after hours
On Call: Mondays through Thursdays; weekly rotation; no weekends
Location: CUA 5 - 3300 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Supervises 5 Case Managers, 1 Case Aide and 1 Outcome Specialist
ABOUT APM & CUA
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, community school services, and violence intervention services to the North Philadelphia communities.
The Community Umbrella Agencies (CUA) are community-based agencies established to provide case management services and ensure the permanency, wellbeing, and safety of the children, youth, and their families. APM CUA is looking for compassionate and committed social workers who want to create long-lasting impacts in the lives of children and families. APM CUA 2 services the Lower Eastern North region and CUA 5 services the Logan/Olney region.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced CUA Case Manager Supervisor to join our team. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of Case Managers responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to children and families within the CUA (Community Umbrella Agency) framework. You will also supervise a Case Aide and an Outcome Specialist. Your guidance and support will ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance with agency standards, and positive outcomes for the families we serve.
Work includes assigning cases, reviewing case activities, determining training and developmental needs, training employees, reviewing worker performances, and initiating corrective action when necessary.
Some of the duties and responsibilities are:
- Function as part of the larger CUA team responsible for achieving the target goals of improving safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families.
- Plans, assigns and reviews the activities of a group of case managers performing casework functions within the CUA; recommends changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite work flow; confers with superiors on policies, rules, and regulations related to social service functions; consults with private and public welfare agency officials on established procedures and problem areas; recommends establishing or modifying current methods and policies; confers with superior on unusual social service problems.
- Screens cases initially to determine level of risk to individual, individual's eligibility for program, and services required; reviews cases for socio-economic, medical, educational, employment and/or other information; assigns cases and meets with appropriate social worker to discuss status of cases, problems encountered, basis for actions, and alternative solutions; reviews and discusses progress, reviews workers' reports; provides supportive liaison services and assistance when required; reviews recommendations for case closings and transfers; evaluates workers' performance
- Trains case managers in social work techniques and methodologies; orients worker with appropriate laws, policies, regulations and procedures; evaluates worker development, performance and problem areas to determine training needs; takes corrective action where necessary.
- Work with parents and caregivers who may have cognitive limitations, physical or emotional disabilities, or any combination of these.
- Participate in Family Team Conferences when necessary.
- Attend Court Hearings as needed
- Document and approve any activity they have performed within six business days in the appropriate section of ECMS unless subcontracted in which case using the CUA-prescribed form.
- Conduct regular supervision with all staff under your leadership
- Establish and maintain a trusting relationship with families using a strengths-based approach.
- Meet with the Case Manager Director to evaluate family status, parent-child progress and to discuss strategies for improving outcomes.
- Complete all paperwork in compliance with program requirements.
- Work as part of the CUA Support Team toward achieving the objectives as established in the Single Case Plan (SCP).
- Facilitate safe case closure for in home service cases.
- Facilitate reunification or other permanency by:
a. Assisting the CUA CM to focus on permanency opportunities.
b. Tracking and managing the movement of cases through the permanency process.
c. Assisting the CUA CM in preparing the children, youth, and families for reunification or other permanency.
d. Supporting the CUA CM in preparation for Court.
16. Attend and organize staff meetings in order to contribute to program issues and update on agency issues
17. Attend scheduled in-service training in order to develop professional skills.
18. Provision of on-call services in cases of emergency and on a rotational basis as required by APM CUA protocol
19. Perform other duties that support the mission of APM and the CUA program.
BENEFITS
- Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan
- Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
- Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
- WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
- Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
- Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
- 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group
- AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost
- Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600)
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
- 12 Days of Paid Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
Requirements
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MASTER'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK. A DHS waiver will need to be obtained for applicants whose master's is not in social work.- Master’s degree in social work with a minimum of 2 years of experience in human services preferably in child welfare
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong clinical writing skills
- Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential
Key Competencies:
- Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission and values statements. Culturally sensitive to the needs and diversities of multi-cultural communities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, respectful, and courteous nature.
- An applied understanding of social work ethics and confidentiality.
- Skills in typing, basic computer operations, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Knowledge of social services, child welfare and family systems services.
We require all new hires to obtain the following clearances: FBI, Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background, Driving Record and Medical/TB Test.
APM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum 2 years experience in human services, preferably child welfare
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong clinical writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of social services, child welfare, and family systems services
- Skills in typing and basic computer operations; proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate case management staff
- Willingness and ability to provide on-call emergency coverage as scheduled
- Obtain required clearances: FBI, Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background, Driving Record, Medical/TB test
- If master's degree is not in social work, obtain DHS waiver
What We Do
APM is a Latino-based health, human services, community and economic development non-profit organization serving the Philadelphia area. Our mission is to help families achieve their greatest potential. APM is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our vision is "A community where all families are self reliant; where children are protected and nurtured to become future leaders, and where residents are engaged in their community."
