Case Manager for Family Empowerment Center Program Philadelphia, PA

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Full-time- HYBRID

Do you have a heart that yearns to help others? Have you felt called to serve? Do you possess social empathy and compassion? Are you passionate about change and growth?

Well, if you do, Gemma Services has a wonderful and exciting opportunity for you to work as a team member in our dynamic Family Empowerment Center!! Our goal is to partner with parents so that their families achieve optimum stability and growth. We believe that when parents and case managers collaborate, families, the community and our organization gain the brightest futures.

Why Gemma? Gemma offers a generous benefits package that includes full medical insurance coverage at no cost to the employee, eight (8) paid holidays and over three (3) weeks of paid time off in the first year. In addition, Gemma offers referral bonuses, education assistance and self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities.

Job Specifics: Provide direct service to a caseload of families as specified in the DHS Scope of Service and participates in the initial joint visits with DHS for families. Conduct weekly home visits in each family’s homes. Communicate with families, schools, medical offices, behavioral health services, and other agencies for each family for the purposes of resource development, continuity of care and data gathering. Have knowledge and understanding of the social welfare process. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all documentation in the electronic health records (PFDS & Evolv), Coordinate case openings, closings, dismissals, and discharge planning. Complete initial assessments and summaries.

Ideal candidates must reside in Philadelphia, PA or surrounding Tri-State areas. We are also interested in hearing from you if you are willing to relocate to the Philadelphia, PA area. Must have a valid driver's license.

Education/Training:Family Empowerment Case Managers are required to have a B.A./B.S. in Social Work or a closely related field (i.e., social services, sociology, or psychology) from an accredited college/university.

Skills(s):Proficient Microsoft Office software, Electronic Medical Records, customer service principles and practices; problems solving ability and the ability to interact sensitively with children and families.

Experience:At least two (2) years of experience working with children and/or families.