CASE MANAGER
About the Role
At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
About The Children’s Home of Reading
For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
Responsibilities
- Ensures one’s own training requirements are completed and up to date and reported to the Program Manager.
- Completes the intake process for new clients, obtaining the appropriate documentation for placement, facilitates and writes individualized service plans, and ensures on-going coordination of the service plan.
- Orients new youth and families to SafeGuards programming.
- Maintains a caseload of 12 to 15 children and their foster families.
- Has face-to-face contact with each referred child and his/her foster family at least on a bi-weekly basis (may require extensive travel based on the individual needs of the child and family).
- Has telephone contact with each child’s referring agency each week to provide updates and youth activities within the program.
- Transports assigned clients to and from home visits and other locations as necessary.
- Plans, arranges, and/or provides crisis intervention services as needed.
- Maintains client files according to standards and as required by policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards for all assigned clients and families.
- May assist in the implementation of a ½ hour Social Skills group.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- One (1) year verified experience in case management or counseling with children and families.
- At least three (3) written references demonstrating past educational or employment experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid PA driver’s license (or ability to obtain) and a good driving record, with proof of auto insurance coverage.
- PA Act 33/34 clearances and DPW FBI clearance.
- Pre-employment physical from a licensed physician (after conditional job offer), verifying no communicable diseases and no physical conditions that might endanger the health and safety of children or prevent performing essential job responsibilities.
- Must meet all requirements of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1324-A.
- Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
📍 Reading, PA | 🕒 Full-Time | 💲 $40,000 | 💵 DailyPay Available