Job Description

Job Location Washington, PA, PA 15301 Position Type Full Time

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

CONNECT, INC.

Full-Time

Washington, County

Overall Function:

Implements and monitors consumer rehabilitation plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of consumers to develop and update individualized Treatment Plans.
• Serves as an advocate to identify and access entitlement resources, employment opportunities, available social services, and affordable housing.
• Coordinate’s linkage and access to identified resources, assisting housing recipients with attaining income, especially employment opportunities, through coaching, training and coordination, including coordination of transportation, if necessary.
• Provides supportive coaching, case management and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including all required annual updates in their paper and electronic records.
• Serves as a member of the individual’s treatment team and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, Education or related field from an accredited college or university with one year case management preferred; an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered, at the discretion of the Agency.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper service recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of entitlement programs and available social services.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care programs.
• Ability to transport oneself as program needs dictate.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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