Case Managers (Family Services Specialist -- Community Schools)

About Us

Methodist Services provides life-enriching services to children, adults and families as they face the challenges of limited resources, increased poverty and homelessness, disability, inequities in education and behavioral health services. Quality services provided include housing, child care, education programs, permanence in families, mental health services and nutrition programs.

Are you passionate about helping others to grow and change for the better? Do you believe that you can teach others the skills they need to be self-reliant, problem solve effectively and improve their lives? Can you engage, lead and partner with people effectively? Do you have experience in human services with a focus in family work, counseling and behavioral health? Are you comfortable meeting people in their homes/space? If yes, you may be the person Methodist Services is seeking to fill the Family Services Specialist position!

Competitive Benefits - Paid Time Off (accrue 4 weeks 1st year), Personal Days, Holidays, Medical/Vision/Dental ins., Long Term Disability, 403(b), Life Insurance, Employee Discount on Keystone Stars 4 childcare center

Primary Function: Community Schools Attendance Case Manager assesses the service needs of Case Management Community School Program participants and their children to support development of client competencies, independence, resource connections, and stability in the community setting. The goal of the case manager role is to minimize disruption in school attendance for the enrolled students.

Where:

Gompers Elementary School (19151)

Education: Minimum degree requirement is BSW or BA in Sociology, Psychology, Theology, Education, Criminal Justice, Human services, or Public Administration

Experience: 2 years' experience in human services with at least 1 year in social work or a related area of work that includes case management, education, or child welfare experience working with children and youth, juvenile delinquency, and/or families. Experience in counseling, drug and alcohol and/or mental health services preferred. Demonstrated ability to make assessments utilizing sound judgment is critical. Must have and maintain a comfort level working in community settings, in-home settings and with diverse cultures.

Other: Valid Driver’s license is required

EEOC Compliance

Methodist Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations

Right to Withdraw Posting

Methodist reserves the right to withdraw this posting and consideration of candidates at any time for any reason that does not violate Federal, State or Local regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person