CASE MANAGER

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

CHOR Youth & Family Services in Reading, PA is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for its foster care program. This full-time role involves managing a caseload of 12–15 children, coordinating service plans, and maintaining regular contact with families and referring agencies.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of case management or counseling experience with children and families, plus required clearances, a valid PA driver’s license, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• One year verified experience in case management or counseling with children and families.
• Three written references demonstrating past educational or employment experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid PA driver’s license with good driving record and auto insurance.
• PA Act 33/34 clearances and DPW FBI clearance.
• Pre-employment physical confirming fitness for work with children.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake for new clients and writes individualized service plans.
• Maintains a caseload of 12 to 15 children and their foster families.
• Maintains regular contact with referred agencies and coordinates services.
• Transports clients to visits and locations as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention as required and maintains confidential records.
• Supports program operations and adherence to HIPAA standards.

Skills

Case management

Job description

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CASE MANAGER

CHOR's Regular Full Time Professional CHOR AFFINITY-5TH STREET, Reading, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 10082

Salary: $40,000.00 Annually

Build a Career with Purpose

CASE MANAGER

Safeguards Foster Care Case Manager

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

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.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

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?

• DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• The Case Manager may need to assist in the implementation of a ½ hour Social Skills group.

Who We’re Looking For

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• One (1) year verified experience in case management or counseling with children and families with one (1) year experience. (Drug and alcohol programs - one year drug and alcohol experience required.)
• At least three (3) written references that demonstrate past educational or employment experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid PA driver’s license (or ability to obtain such license), and a good driving record, with proof of auto insurance coverage. Must maintain license and good driving record throughout employment at CHOR.
• PA Act 33/34 clearances and DPW FBI clearance.
• Pre-employment physical from a licensed physician (after conditional job offer). Verifying person has no communicable diseases and no physical conditions that might endanger the health and safety of children or prevent the person from performing essential job responsibilities.
• Must meet all requirements of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1324-A of the United States Department of Justice/immigration and Naturalization services Employment Eligibility Verification.
• 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

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.