Truancy Case Manager, United Communities Southeast Philadelphi

Posted by on November 12, 2012

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia has an immediate opening for an experienced Truancy Case Manager.  Under the supervision of the Truancy Supervisor, the case manager will provide support and case management services to families and individuals, while maintaining a caseload of 25 cases.  Duties include outreach to expand awareness of agency programs; home visits as well as office, phone and written communication with clients; school visits to meet with staff, students and retrieve school documents; make appropriate referrals for clients; accompany clients, when necessary, to appointments; represent families at Regional Truancy Court and Family Court; coordinate with other agencies to assist clients; maintain case files including data entry, case notes.

Requirements:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field (required)

 Experience providing community-based social supports

 Working understanding of child and family development

 Working understanding of community and resource development

 Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined environment

 Excellent written and verbal communications skills

 Current Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances

 Bi-Lingual Candidates in Khmer or Spanish (not required – but preferred)

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to jobs@ucsep.org