CUA CASE MANAGER

Bethanna; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethanna is seeking a case manager to support high‑risk families identified by the Department of Human Services. You will help families develop parenting skills to reduce safety risks and foster nurturing environments for children.

The role involves coordinating services with the CUA team and community providers, working with in-home and placement needs, and applying child welfare principles in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required.
• Two years of case management experience with youth is preferred.
• Knowledge of child and family service systems is essential.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess high‑risk families referred by DHS.
• Develop parenting practices and skills to reduce safety risks.
• Coordinate services with CUA team and providers.
• Support in-home and out-of-home placement cases when needed.

Skills

Case management

Youth services

Social work values

Driver’s license

Computers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

BSW preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

Case manager applicants should have strong knowledge of child welfare protective services issues and the needs of high risk, vulnerable families. Client families are identified by the Department of Human Services based on concerns regarding parenting skills and ability to maintain children in a safe environment. This case manager will assist families in developing parenting practices and skills that reduce safety risks and enhance ability to provide a nurturing environment for children. The case manager works with families who have in-home safety needs, in-home non-safety needs as well as children/youth with out of home placement needs including Resource Home Care, Kinship Home Care and Congregate Care settings. The case manager is responsible for ensuring the Improving Outcomes for Children outcomes are achieved for families served on their case load through direct interventions provided; coordinating delivery of services with CUA team members, subcontractor provider team members, and a wide variety of community based resources.A bachelor’s level in Human Services, BSW preferredTwo years case management experience involving youthKnowledge of child and family service systemsValid Driver’s License (issued by state in which employee lives) and safe driving record and proof of insurance coverageExperience with computers beneficialKnowledge of social work values and/or child welfare services.