Case Manager, Intensive Prevention Services (IPS)

We are seeking a Case Manager to join the Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program at the Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia. The Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program focuses on youth who are drifting into delinquency and is a key component in the collaboration with each client’s school, Diversionary Programs and Police Districts, in order to reduce the impact on the “school-to-prison pipeline”.

JJC offers programming in the Northwest section of Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia. Parents/ guardians can make a direct referral to one of our programs.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Case Manager you will be making a personal impact of the life of the children JJC serves by using your problem-solving skills and creativity in the development of programs and activities that include the 7 core concepts of resilience, which are the program’s core values.

You will work closely with the family and other stakeholders such as schoolteachers and counselors to develop an academic support plan. Acting as an advocate you will support parents and caregivers in obtaining the educational needs of the children through navigation of the school support system and introduction to other community resources and educational advocacy groups.

Qualified candidates for this position must;

· Possess a Bachelor’s degree human service, preferably social work (BSW) or counseling, plus two (2) years’ experience in family-based social Work.

· Have the ability to provide a clear Criminal background check, child sex abuse check, ACT 31/126 clearance, physical, and FBI fingerprint

This is a non-traditional office hour position with Case Managers working primarily in the afternoon and evenings, specifically during the school year and at weekends to provide maximum involvement with the family and the identified clients.

Benefits:

· Hybrid work environment (home office, work office, schools)

· Moderate flexibility in work schedule

· 20 days of Paid Time Off

· Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays

· Choice of three (3) medical insurance plans with Health Reimbursement Account

· Employer paid Dental, Vision, short- and long-term disability benefits as well as life insurance

· Retirement plan with discretionary employer match

· Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Care and Critical Illness insurance available

· Employee Assistance Program

· Health Advocacy assistance with support for medical issues/decisions, treatment research and medical claim resolution.

Since 1976, JJC provided several thousands of children and youth programming through an array of in-home, out of home community and school-based services focusing on intervention, prevention, and community-based services. JJC is a non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to the safety and welfare of vulnerable children, youth, and families in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

JJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in all of its services. JJC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $43,000 - $53,000