Impactful Case Manager & Permanency Specialist

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Company paid training

Job summary

CHOR Youth & Family Services is seeking a Case Manager or Permanency Specialist to provide steady advocacy for children and families in foster care. You will manage a caseload of 12–15, coordinate service plans, and maintain ongoing communication with families and agencies.

You will work within a trauma-informed Sanctuary Model framework to ensure safety, emotional intelligence, and open communication, while meeting regulatory requirements and delivering compassionate support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in case management or counseling with children and families.
• Drug and alcohol programs require one year of specific drug and alcohol experience.
• At least three written references demonstrating past educational or employment experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clean driving record and proof of insurance.
• PA Act 33/34 clearances and DPW FBI clearance.
• Pre-employment physical confirming ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 12 to 15 children and their foster families.
• Complete intakes for new clients and facilitate individualized service plans.
• Have face-to-face contact with each child and foster family biweekly.
• Maintain weekly phone contact with the referring agency for updates.
• Orient new youth and families to SafeGuards programming.
• Transport clients to home visits and locations as needed.
• Coordinate and write ongoing service plans.
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
• Facilitate social skills groups on occasion.
• Maintain client files per policy, HIPAA, and confidentiality.
• Represent the agency at court hearings and interagency meetings.
• Stay current on required training and reporting to the Program Manager.
• Participate in the Sanctuary Model trauma-informed framework.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field

Job description

CHOR Youth & Family Services is seeking a Case Manager or Permanency Specialist to provide steady advocacy for children and families in foster care. You will manage a caseload of 12–15, coordinate service plans, and maintain ongoing communication with families and agencies.

You will work within a trauma-informed Sanctuary Model framework to ensure safety, emotional intelligence, and open communication, while meeting regulatory requirements and delivering compassionate support.