Case Manager Intensive Prevention Services
The Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia (JJC) is a non-profit, multi-service organization that serves the needs of children, youth and families vulnerable to involvement with the child-welfare or juvenile justice services.
JJC has a Case Manager opening at our Germantown site located at 5538 Wayne Avenue, Phila., Pa 19144 and our Southwest site at 5407 Grays Avenue, Phila. Pa 19143.
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Job Summary
The Case Manager is an integral team member of the Intensive Prevention Services Program (IPS). The IPS Case Manager will assist at-risk youth in achieving socially and academically through intensive comprehensive programming; and prevent entry or re-entry into the juvenile justice system. The Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program provides a comprehensive, intensive early intervention services for youth exhibiting high or at-risk behaviors. The programming builds upon youths’ strengths, resiliency and sense of self-worth for positive outcomes and redirection. Case Managers hours are from 10am to 6pm due to programming in the afternoon, primarily during the school year.
Salary: $38,000.00 to $45,000.00 depending on experience.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in human services, preferably social work (BSW) or related field (criminal justice, psychology, human service, counseling, education ) plus two years’ experience working with youth and families.
Requirements:
- An annual physical form verifying that the employee is “free from contagion”.
- Act 168, FBI, child abuse and PA criminal Clearances within 60 days of hire.
- A proven and demonstrated ability and experience in working with within a team based setting and group settings.
- Understanding of educational, child welfare, and judicial systems and the knowledge, skills, and ability to navigate these systems successfully.
- Ability to use a computer to send and receive written correspondence.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
- Ability to lead and co-facilitate youth focus group sessions.
Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Medical/Prescription Insurance
Paid Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short and Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal /Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to hrdepartment@juvenilejustice.org
JJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in all of its services.