Community Engagement Specialist- Site Based

Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Descripción de la vacante

The CARE Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to implement and monitor client service plans, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide supportive counseling and life skills training.

The role includes advocating for entitlement resources and maintaining accurate client records in compliance with laws and agency policies. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, and must obtain required clearances.

Formación

• Requires ability to obtain vital information during interviews to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of financial entitlement programs and social services.
• Must pass required clearances (Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI).

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and reassessments to develop and update individualized service plans.
• Provide supportive counseling and life skills training to individuals and groups.
• Advocate to identify entitlement resources and available social/vocational services.
• Maintain client records and prepare reports and documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate with internal and external programs and community resources.

Conocimientos

Interviewing

Communication

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career AdvancementThe CARE Center, Inc.Overall Function:Implements and monitors client service plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.Essential Functions:Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of clients to develop and update individualized Service Plans.Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.Serves as advocate to identify and assess entitlement resources and available social and vocational services.Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.Maintains appropriate communication with internal and external programs and community resources.Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university with one-year experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.Available Benefits:Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.Retirement plan with potential for agency match.Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.Career advancement opportunities.Generous time off for eligible employees.Be an SPHS Hero!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER