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Department of Graduate Social Work

Program Associate, Curricular Resources, CSWE

CSWE is seeking a Program Associate, Curricular Resources to join our team of professionals passionate about strengthening social work education.  The Program Associate, Curricular Resources coordinates the development and promotion of curricular guides and educational resources that exemplify quality and innovation in social work education.

Learn more on our website: https://cswe.org/About-CSWE/Careers-at-CSWE.

Case Manager – 20 hours/week, Chester Co. OIC

Summary/Objective

The case manager is responsible for providing all students with barrier and transition support service assistance. The case manager will work individually or in a group setting with participants and must provide confidential support to students when needed. Support services must be offered at flexible times to meet the needs of students. Local travel in the Kennett Square/Avon Grove/Oxford area will be required as classes meet in different locations.

Responsibilities

1. Performs intake and assessment for incoming students registering for classes.
2. Provides program orientation in a classroom setting for all students, familiarizing students with support services that are available
3. Reviews goals with students on a periodic basis and helps to remove any barriers to achieving those goals
4. Follows up with all students who have not been attending class to determine challenges student might be facing and increase retention in the program
5. Maintains confidential and accurate student records including intake information, test results and goal achievement
6. Provides access to resources to assist with transitioning students to workforce or post-secondary education/training
7. Provides the following services either individually or in a classroom setting:  financial literacy or money management, tenant education, advocacy and referrals, employment skills development such as: filling out job applications, interviewing skills, employer expectations, time management
8. Completes professional development and attends staff meetings and other meetings when necessary
9. Post-tests all students when required number of classroom hours has been attained
10. Maintains log of student attendance in class
11. Meets with participants weekly or bi-weekly as needed, in person or by phone/email
12. Interacts with instructors as needed to better understand student challenges and needs
13. Maintains awareness of community resources in order to make referrals to community agencies and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations; Follows up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.

Competencies

1. Sensitivity in working with people in crisis or in transition; has the ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse individuals and those with challenges and economic barriers
2. Good documentation and organizational skills; Case Manager is responsible for student and program record maintenance along with learner hours reporting and additional reports that may be required by the Data administrator and/or the Program Director. Must be able to input data into the PDE E-Data system (training will be provided).
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish rapport with co-workers, partner agencies and learners.

1. Ability to motivate others in persisting toward achieving goals.
2. Excellent time management
3. A respect for confidentiality involving both learner clients and fellow employees.
4. Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, 20 hour position. This position requires that you have flexibility to work both daytime and evening hours.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, with training in educational/vocational counseling, Master’s degree preferred. Bilingual ability preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Respond to:  mstravous@cc-oic.org

Case Manager, Chester Co. OIC

Summary/Objective

The case manager is responsible for providing all students with barrier and transition support service assistance. The case manager will work individually or in a group setting with participants and must provide confidential support to students when needed. Support services must be offered at flexible times to meet the needs of students. Local travel in the Coatesville, West Chester, Exton area will be required as classes meet in different locations.

Responsibilities

1. Performs intake and assessment for incoming students registering for classes.
2. Provides program orientation in a classroom setting for all students, familiarizing students with support services that are available
3. Reviews goals with students on a periodic basis and helps to remove any barriers to achieving those goals
4. Follows up with all students who have not been attending class to determine challenges student might be facing and increase retention in the program
5. Maintains confidential and accurate student records including intake information, test results and goal achievement
6. Provides access to resources to assist with transitioning students to workforce or post-secondary education/training
7. Provides the following services either individually or in a classroom setting:  financial literacy or money management, tenant education, advocacy and referrals, employment skills development such as: filling out job applications, interviewing skills, employer expectations, time management
8. Completes professional development and attends staff meetings and other meetings when necessary
9. Post-tests all students when required number of classroom hours has been attained
10. Maintains log of student attendance in class
11. Meets with participants weekly or bi-weekly as needed, in person or by phone/email
12. Interacts with instructors as needed to better understand student challenges and needs
13. Maintains awareness of community resources in order to make referrals to community agencies and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations; Follows up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.

Competencies

1. Sensitivity in working with people in crisis or in transition; has the ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse individuals and those with challenges and economic barriers
2. Good documentation and organizational skills; Case Manager is responsible for student and program record maintenance along with learner hours reporting and additional reports that may be required by the Data administrator and/or the Program Director. Must be able to input data into the PDE E-Data system (training will be provided).
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish rapport with co-workers, partner agencies and learners.

1. Ability to motivate others in persisting toward achieving goals.
2. Excellent time management
3. A respect for confidentiality involving both learner clients and fellow employees.
4. Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, 30 hour position. This position requires that you have flexibility to work both daytime and evening hours.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, with training in educational/vocational counseling, Master’s degree preferred. Bilingual ability preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please Respond: mstravous@cc-oic.org

Exchange Club Family Center Program Director, Family Service of Chester County

Purpose: To provide support, leadership and fidelity to the Family Center Model and ensure the delivery of services to clients, provide fiscal oversight and lead strategic planning for the ECFC

Key Responsibilities:

• Ongoing management and development of strategy and programming Exchange Club Family Center of Chester County
• Supervising part-time case manager and Volunteer Parent Aides working with a current maximum case load of 24-25 single mothers and approximately 30-45 children at any given time.
• Meet with case manager 2-3 times a week to discuss family situations and brainstorm solutions when necessary if family is in crisis
• Conduct monthly case reviews with case manager to ensure that all forms are signed and updated, client evaluation is completed and case notes are dated and signed
• Sign off on expense forms
• Developing key relationships with community partners and funders
• Connecting and collaborating with National Exchange Club and West Chester Exchange Club
• Insuring financial viability of the program
  1. Developing fundraising sources
  2. Identifying and executing ECFC-specific grant applications
  3. Preparing annual budgets and budget modifications
  4. Assuring that program expenditures are within the planned annual budget
  5. Assuring contractual compliance with all existing contracts
  6. Overseeing in the growth, development and execution of all fundraising events, including coordinating participation of the ECFC advisory board, FSCC Development team and external support
• Establishing, training and managing of the ECFC Advisory Board
• Serving as ambassador of the ECFC of Chester County and look for opportunities to expand the program to additional families
• Match Volunteer Parent Aides with families
• Work with other FSCC programs
• Identify and execute opportunities in educating the community in the prevention of child abuse
• Assist in making necessary referrals to community agencies and programs related to clients’ needs.

Key Deliverables:

• Establishes and executes annual operational objectives and plans inclusive of development planning for ECFC
• Provides input to mission, vision, long-term goals and strategic plans for ECFC
• Policies and/or procedures, including compliance and personnel policies, necessary for the effective operation of child and family development programs to support their goals and objectives
• Creates multi-year strategic plans for programs execution and improvement
• Establishes community partnerships
• Reports program updates to FSC, Executive Director, ECFC Advisory Board, FSCC board and

Strengths Profile/Qualifications/Competencies:

• Degree in Social Work, Education, Early Childhood or the equivalent or related experience in the field of early childhood.
• Minimum of three years of case management, home visiting experience, or work with at-risk families, preferred.
• The position requires the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent and demonstrated communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• A large degree of collaborative and informative communication is required, the position requires the ability to effectively present information in public and in small and large group settings.
• The responsibility requires the ability to diplomatically present information and to work with the public; skills in cultural competency are necessary.
• Effective management of shifting priorities and the need to respond effectively to crises and changing circumstances, require adaptability and time management skills.
• The role requires a consultative and non-judgmental approach.
• Understanding of family systems and child abuse and neglect dynamics.
• Knowledge of community resources and how to access services for children and families
• Professional Training Requirements upon joining Family Service: National Exchange Club Parent Aide Model
• Availability on nights and weekends when needed for development, fundraising or other program activities as needed
• Access to vehicle and valid driver’s license and insurance

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirement to hr@familyservice.us

Family Service of Chester County is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Clinical Social Work Coordinator, STEP Project

The STEP Project is a pilot partnership between the School District of Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, and Community Behavioral Health (CBH). The goal is to continue to improve the continuum of behavioral health services ranging from prevention and at-risk services to intensive treatment options for all Philadelphia public schools to best serve all students. Grounded in a population health and positive school climate approach, this strategy aims to ensure wellness for all youth and families by identifying drivers of behavioral issues early and connecting children and families to appropriate resources to result in reduced missed instructional time and prevent children going into crisis.  The Clinical Coordinator is part of a behavior/climate support team.  The Clinical Coordinator works to identify the needs of youth and families, helps navigate involvement in social support systems, provides referrals for behavioral health evaluation and treatment opportunities, is responsible for functions related to Medicaid compliance.  The Clinical Coordinator is an integral member of the STEP team with supervisory capacity over the other members of the STEP team.  The Clinical Coordinator is employed by Intermediate Unit (IU) 26.

Job Summary

Works in a supervisory capacity as part of the STEP behavior/climate team to ensure quality clinical services for all students in compliance with Medicaid regulations.  Works within the school’s Mutli-Tiered System of Support framework to address the social and emotional  social service needs of students and families by addressing unmet physical, living situation, and behavioral health needs to help stabilize the child and family. Provides clinical as well as support services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students’ emotional wellness to bolster academic and social success. Serves as the link between the home, school and community. Acts as integral member of Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 and supervises the other members of the STEP team.   Provides behavior, social, emotional and academic intervention planning and referral services and access to resources to support students and families.  Follow all State Medicaid guidelines for quality of service and documentation purposes.

Essential Functions

As directed by the Office of Student Support Services and the Principal:

• Ensures Medicaid/CBH compliant activities including but not limited to: clinical supervision of master’s level staff on the STEP team, progress note documentation, clinical chart documentation and reviews.
• Interviews and advises students and their families and through collaboration with the school- based team; makes an initial assessment of specific social and emotional needs;
• develops a plan of action and implements it to successful completion.

• Compiles documentation and provides updates and necessary items to CBH for purposes of Medicaid compliance and research and evaluation.
• Supervises the members of the STEP team to ensure compliance with Medicaid and with CBH expectations
• Supports with short-term individual and group therapy to identified students.
• In response to student needs, provides consultation and coaching to staff around student needs.
• Prepares reports and correspondence, documentation and maintenance of case files of students in compliance with Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and state Medicaid standards to support billing of clinical services.
• Serves as a visible resource to at-risk students throughout the day.
• Assists and supports with individual and school-wide crisis responses.
• Assists with and supports social and emotional planning for students.
• Works cooperatively with the School Counselor and assists with obtaining necessary supports for students.
• Provides resources to families to support their children.
• Develops and provides professional development to school based staff.

Additional Functions

• May make home visits to encourage parents to provide support for students.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in social work, social services, social work administration, counseling or a related field.
• Four years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing clinical or social services to children and their families in an urban environment, three of which have been in a supervisory capacity and has included responsibility for performing Medicaid billable services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, practices and techniques of social work.
• the principles of child development and growth.
• the principles and methods of counseling, casework and group work.
• the functions and resources of public and private social welfare and related agencies.
• current social, economic, and health issues, especially as related to disadvantaged families.
• school-based programs.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• policies and practices related to clinical billing (e.g., Medicaid).

 

 Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, associates, teachers, parents, community groups and social services agencies.
• analyze and interpret case records and recommend logical, sound courses of action.
• maintain records, and prepare reports and related correspondence.
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license as a social worker.

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Familias Unidas Program Director (FT), Family Service of Chester County

Family Service of Chester County seeks a bilingual (Spanish-English) experienced social services professional to direct its Familias Unidas Program. This is a full time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Familias Unidas is a family-centered, evidence-based substance use and sexual risk behavior prevention intervention for Hispanic youth and their families focusing on improving family communication, parenting skills and understanding of risk factors.
The position requires at minimum a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school, and at least three years of direct service, supervisory, and administrative experience with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Coordinate planning and delivery of multi-parent groups, youth groups and family sessions.
• Supervise the bachelor’s level program facilitators as well as the site coordinator and childcare workers.
• Hire and train staff who will implement the program in both Spanish and English.
• Coordinate sites where group sessions are held and ensure that staff is prepared and equipped for each group and family session.
• Represent and market the program in the larger community through participation in interagency meetings which relate to the program’s mission and strategic goals and through development of relationships with community resources and stakeholders.
• Recruit and interview potential participants.
• Determine barriers to participation in and/or completion of program and develop plans to incentivize attendance and remove barriers to participation.
• Ensure program fidelity through observational fidelity measures, clinical discussions, case reviews, and adherence ratings.
• Implement outcome measurement procedures and develop reports for stakeholders. Develop program policies and procedures as needed. Develop annual program objectives. Assure program compliance with contractual responsibilities.
• Participate in resource development, funding applications, strategic planning and program development.
• Implement staff development through training, bi-weekly supervision, consultation and in-house seminars.

The successful candidate for this position must have the following qualities:

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A commitment to agency centered practice and interagency cooperation and collaboration in meeting the needs of families and individuals.
• A commitment to the needs of the Hispanic community and to adolescent development and wellbeing.
• A strong interest in the professional growth of program staff and in the dynamic relationships of staff, administration, board and the larger community.
• The ability to communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, clients and community representatives.
• A balance of excellent social work / clinical practice skills and management skills which can be used effectively to empower staff to be effective.

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Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirement to ceo@familyservice.us
Family Service of Chester County is an equal opportunity employer.

Case Manager, Penn State Abington

Case Manager

Penn State Abington seeks a candidate with a demonstrated passion for working with marginalized student populations and helping them to flourish in a campus environment. The successful candidate will serve the College and individual students by coordinating prevention, intervention, and support efforts across the campus and community systems to assist at risk students and students facing crises, life traumas, and other barriers that impede success. We seek a candidate who will provide leadership to the Case Management role. The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner to units across the college and assist in establishing best practices related to student persistence.

The successful candidate will champion: Advocating for students individually and systemically; Campus and community resources such as the LionShare food pantry, transportation access, emergency funds, housing insecurity, etc.; Identify and articulate gaps in resources on and off campus and coordinate necessary services to bridge those gaps/needs for students.

Penn State Abington is a four-year college with a diverse population of 4,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania, 15 miles from the Philadelphia city line. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students all of the resources of a major research university.

Penn State Abington is located on a beautiful, historic, suburban campus in Abington Township, just 15 minutes from the Philadelphia city line. Penn State Abington is the fifth largest campus in the world-renowned Penn State University system of 24 campuses. The campus is known for its engaging academic community, robust student programming, and its 13 NCAA Division III teams in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). Full Penn State benefits included.

Typically requires a Master’s degree or higher in Social Work or related discipline or higher plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate will: Monitor compliance with treatment plans and institutional behavioral expectations; Foster self-advocacy in students to manage their academic, personal and fiscal responsibilities; Evaluate threat and assess risk to self and/or the community with the support of the campus Behavioral Threat Management team; Lead and co-chair the campus CARE team that serves as a campus wide intervention effort for students; Serve as a campus Title IX campus resource. The successful candidate will display excellent administrative and organizational skills including budget management and program development; a demonstrated understanding of intersecting identities, will display a broad-based knowledge of diverse populations with knowledge of multicultural, LGBTQ, underrepresented, and under served populations of ethnic and racial cultures, faith traditions, domestic and international communities.

Candidate will be Licensed or Certified (or immediately eligible) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/88406

Assistant Director II of Pet Therapy Program, AFT, Rowan University

Responsible for promotion, development, coordination, recruitment for pet therapy volunteers, and oversight of the Wellness Center Pet Therapy Program. This includes assessment of pet therapy needs across the University, development of recruitment strategies and retention initiatives, oversight of the day-to-day activities, maintenance of records, and scheduling, coordination, and supervision of pet therapy volunteers. Works to help fill gaps in the schedule unfilled by volunteers, especially in terms of staff and University needs. The pet therapy coordinator will develop new strategies and ongoing improvement processes to provide a robust, safe and therapeutic service to students across the University.

Position Summary: 

Responsible for promotion, development, coordination, recruitment for pet therapy volunteers, and oversight of the Wellness Center Pet Therapy Program. This includes assessment of pet therapy needs across the University, development of recruitment strategies and retention initiatives, oversight of the day-to-day activities, maintenance of records, and scheduling, coordination, and supervision of pet therapy volunteers. Works to help fill gaps in the schedule unfilled by volunteers, especially in terms of staff and University needs. The pet therapy coordinator will develop new strategies and ongoing improvement processes to provide a robust, safe and therapeutic service to students across the University.

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Case Manager, West Chester University (WCU) CARE Support Services

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Student Affairs invites applications for the position of Case Manager for CARE Support Services. This is a one-year temporary appointment with the possibility of extension.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Identity, Health, and Wellness, Students, the Case Manager for CARE Support Services provides non-clinical case management services to students with at-risk mental health and social support needs through interventions, referrals, and connection to follow-up services. The Case Manager will be an advocate for student success and possess a demonstrated ability to multitask and manage a diverse caseload.  The Case Manager will develop and maintain a database of referral resources and community services.  The Case Manager will document and track cases using established protocols. In addition to direct service, this position coordinates with community resources and campus partners including Academic Affairs, Dean of Students Office, Residence Life, Counseling Center, Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, and Registrar. The Case Manager will also serve as member of the CARE Team. This is a 12-month full-time position.

 

Responsibilities:
Case Management and Student Support (60%)

• Serves as a case manager for students experiencing emerging or chronic situations that may compromise their ability to be successful.
• Meets with individual students to assess needs.
• Implements non-clinical interventions, programs, and/or services.
• Coaches students towards strategies and interventions that support self-care and self-advocacy.
• Provides referrals to campus and community resources.
• Monitors and documents student progress and adherence to established individualized care plans.
• Maintains accurate and confidential student records.

CARE Team Support (10%)

• Attends CARE team meetings.
• Provides support to the CARE Team, which includes setting meeting agendas and updating files.

Administrative Support (15%)

• Responds to CARE reports received by the end of each business day.
• Maintains directory of campus resources available to students.
• Maintains websites and marketing materials.
• Assists with coordinating assessment, evaluation and research related to CARE support services.
• Prepares departmental reports as needed.
• Supports the office of Student Assistance when needed.

Event/Program Support and Coordination (10%)

• Provides CARE-related event support to which includes presentations and event tabling.

Professional Development (5%)

• Attends professional development opportunities, including monthly Student Affairs meetings/conferences.
• Attends professional development opportunities related to case management or behavioral intervention teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, higher education/student affairs, or related areas of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention
• Experience working as part of a case management support team
• Minimum two years full-time experience in case management
• Minimum two years of full-time experience in higher education

Special Instructions

The salary is $48,118 annually. Excellent benefits package including tuition fee waiver for self and dependents. Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wcupa

Electronic application allows for cover letter and resume attachments (required).  Unofficial transcripts and references with contact information will be required prior to an on-campus interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.