Job Description

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA is currently seeking an Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) Case Manager to work with our clients and families receiving services.

Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) is a program rooted in strong clinically minded care and social justice. Many of our client referrals come through a police diversion program which gives youth ages 10-19 the opportunity to participate in counseling rather than be arrested for minor offenses such as theft, possession, or minor assault. Our IPS Case Manager works in collaboration with appropriate social service agencies, court personnel and other significant persons in implementing service plans with the goal of retaining or re-engaging the adolescent client in service.

* Starting pay rate:$20.75 (pay rate offered is commensurate with experience)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth

In addition, as a IPS Case Manager your duties will include:

• Engage clients, their families and other significant persons in a collaborative relationship
  that will enhance the potential for the client’s completion of service with positive
  outcomes
• Work collaboratively with members of the service team to implement the service plan with
  the goal of retaining or re-engaging the adolescent client in service
• Assist with group programming with an emphasis on resiliency skills
• Maintain an awareness of availability of community resources and facilitate client/family
  access to appropriate resources and services necessary to support and supplement
  service goals
• Provide case management services to clients enrolled in both group and Targeted
  Intervention in community settings most conducive to achieving desired goals with
  clients, including but not limited to clients’ homes, schools, court, recreation centers and
  treatment facilities
• Participate in regular team consultations with CORA and DHS/Court staff to provide
  service updates and collaborative planning
• Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings
• Assist with transportation of clients as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s level degree in one of the helping professions

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• One year experience in substance abuse treatment setting, preferred
• Documented case management experience or provided assistance in a group counseling
setting
• Working knowledge of the effects of substance use.
• Ability to work evening hours
• Valid Driver’s License

CORA Offers:

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + Paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.