Community Case Manager

Hiring: Community Case Manager, Abraxas PATH Program

Location: Berks County; Reading, Pennsylvania 19606

Bilingual Preferred: English and Spanish

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is hiring a Community Case Manager to join our PATH Program (Partnering with Abraxas in The Home). PATH provides in-home services to youth and their families throughout Berks County, PA.

• The position is responsible for assisting court committed youth and their families with the transition from residential placement back to the community or working with youth in the community who need additional support in effort to avoid out of home placement.
• Travel throughout Berks County is required.

Salary: $24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Varies

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness:

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Case Manager Basic Responsibilities:

• Maintain a client caseload with appropriate service plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community service sites. Develop and maintain relationships with assigned Juvenile Probation Department.
• Orient the client to program norms, rules, and behavioral standards. Collect the YLS assessment from the Juvenile Probation Department and implement it into the service plan and the service delivery.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with the youth and their family through being caring, consistent and competent.
• Support clients and their families in completing any court ordered conditions including restitution, community service, or specific counseling needs and assessment.
• Supervise client activities and enters at least one note for each client into the Echo Advantage System bi-weekly.
• Communicate on a bi-weekly basis with the client’s Probation Officer. Maintain a receipt book for all restitution payments. Makes timely payments of all restitution to the Program Specialist at Work Bridge or the Clerk's Office at Berks County Juvenile Court.
• Engage with clients prior to release from residential program to complete intake/interview process as needed.

Case Manager Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma and minimum of three years of related experience in the juvenile field; OR Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and minimum of one year of related experience in the juvenile field; OR Master’s degree in related field and minimum of six months related experience in the juvenile field.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us! If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org