CASE MANAGER

Apis Services, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Referral Bonuses

Training Provided

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to support children and families in the Reading, PA area. This full-time role involves intake processing, service plan development, ongoing coordination, and direct client contact with the goal of promoting independence and stability.

Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, coordinating with agencies, transporting clients, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• One year of verified experience in case management or counseling with children and families (drug and alcohol experience preferred).
• 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 from a licensed physician.
• USCIS employment eligibility per 8 U.S.C. 1324a.
• Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensures training requirements are completed and reported to the Program Manager.
• Completes intake for new clients and writes individualized service plans.
• Orients new youth and families to SafeGuards programming.
• Maintains a caseload of 12 to 15 children and foster families.
• Maintains contact with referring agency weekly and coordinates activities.
• Transports clients to visits and other locations as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed and maintains confidential records.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Helping Others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Safeguards Foster Care Case Manager

40,000

Reading, PA

Full-Time

DailyPay Available

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? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• 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

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Foster Care Case Manager, you will:

• 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

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team‑Oriented
• Service‑Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• 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.

Schedule

Full-Time / Exempt

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

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.