Family Empowerment Case Manager - Full Time
Glade Run Lutheran Services·Butler, Pennsylvania
Glade Run Lutheran Services·Butler, Pennsylvania
Empower families to achieve independence through skill building and the implementation of a developmental service model. Coordinate with county Children and Youth Services, courts, and schools to ensure continuity of care and safety management.
Training in Family Empowerment models, Family Group Decision Making skills, Family Reunification, and Family preservation models. Working knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe, and health-supportive environment, including following infection control procedures and reporting safety or environmental concerns to program leadership. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, respond appropriately to stressful situations, and support families and colleagues during challenging circumstances. Demonstrates consistent attendance, dependability, accountability, and adherence to agency policies and expectations. Applies sound judgment and initiative when addressing routine challenges and escalates concerns appropriately to program leadership. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, including direct service delivery, documentation requirements, scheduling coordination, and administrative tasks. Demonstrates clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, including documentation, email correspondence, and participation in meetings with staff, families, and partners. Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical records (EMR), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar), and other digital tools to support documentation, scheduling, and coordination of services. Knowledge of how to access and coordinate community resources to support families’ needs. Basic understanding of mental health diagnoses, behavioral health conditions, and common presenting concerns and ability to coordinate referrals when appropriate. Awareness of substance use and drug and alcohol issues and their impact on individuals and families and ability to coordinate referrals when appropriate. Working knowledge of child protective services law and mandated reporting responsibilities. General understanding of the public welfare system and related supports impacting families served. Job Location: Butler, PA with clients in Armstrong, Butler & Lawrence Counties Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings. Glade Run uses the Sanctuary® Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change. Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run’s culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment. Glade Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer. What We Offer (Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility) Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection Paid mileage reimbursement Paid training and administrative time Cell phone reimbursement Licensure Supervision for FREE! Free credentialing assistance Quarterly productivity incentives Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff Flexible work schedules (as applicable) Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget New Hire Incentive Bonuses Employee Referral Bonus Incentives Employee Discount Program Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program Partnership with Geneva College offering a 25% tuition discount on select degree programs Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations As of August 31, 2024, a CARF Three-Year Accreditation has been awarded to Glade Run Lutheran Services for the following (programs/services): Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Intensive Family-Based Services: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults), Partial Hospitalization: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents) Glade Run is Sanctuary certified – we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree required, with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, criminology, theology, nursing, counseling, education or other related social science or human services field. Minimum of two years of post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience in a human services setting. Minimum of two years of direct service or case management experience within a community-based, mental health, child welfare, or family support program. Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and access to reliable transportation. Must have acceptable PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History and FBI clearances. Must be able to identify with the agency’s Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a social science or human services field and at least two years of direct case management experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain necessary PA state and FBI clearances.
Market context
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