CUA 5 Life Skills Coach
Company: Asociaci--n Puertorrique--os en Marcha, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:About APM: Asociaci--n Puertorrique--os en Marcha
(APM) is a non profit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing
human services to the community including early childhood
education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental &
behavioral health, community and economic development, housing,
violence intervention, and services to community schools. CUA
stands for Community Umbrella Agency. This is a Full-Time job. All
of our jobs are on-site. We do not work remotely. BENEFITS:Medical
Insurance or $100/month medical insurance waiver
reimbursementVision and Dental InsuranceLife and AD&D
Insurance403b Retirement Plan with company contributionFlexible
Spending AccountsShort-term and long-term disability Employee
Assistance Program at no cost20 Days of Paid Time Off12 Days of
Paid HolidaysOther voluntary benefitsJOB SUMMARYTo facilitate and
follow the movement of children through the permanency process
including the provision of crisis management and supportive social
work to CUA Case Managers and resource parents to effect permanency
and avoid placement disruptions. To provide, in concert with CUA
Case Managers and under the direction of the CUA Team Leader, the
services required by children and families engaged in the adoption
process.Function as part of the larger CUA team responsible for
achieving the target goals of improving safety, permanency, and
well-being of children, youth, and families.Provide home and
community life skills education and intervention services to
children, youth, and their caregivers toward ensuring family
stabilization, reunification, or other permanency.Make use of the
Casey Life Skills assessment in preparing the youth for successful
transition to adulthood.Teach and coach youth to understand and
perform life skills related to self-care, housing and money
management, work and study skills, career and education planning,
relationship, communication, and daily living skills.Work with
parents and caregivers who may have cognitive limitations, physical
or emotional disabilities, or any combination of these.Participate
in Family Team Conferences when necessary. Attend Court Hearings as
needed but never in lieu of the CUA CM.Document any activity they
have performed within the timeframe outlined by the Intervention
Supervisor within the appropriate section of ECMS unless
subcontracted in which case using the CUA-prescribed form.Conduct
regularly scheduled visits to assigned families and to establish
and maintain a trusting relationship with families using a
strengths-based approach.Meet with the supervisor to evaluate
family status, parent-child progress and to discuss strategies for
improving outcomes.Complete all paper work in compliance with
program requirements.Work as part of the CUA Support Team toward
achieving the objectives as established in the Single Case Plan
(SCP).Facilitate safe case closure for in home service
cases.Facilitate reunification or other permanency byAssisting the
CUA CM to focus on permanency opportunities.Tracking and managing
the movement of cases through the permanency process.Assisting the
CUA CM in preparing the children, youth, and families for
reunification or other permanency.Supporting the CUA CM in
preparation for Court.Assist the Case Management Team with the
development of the youth transition plansAttend staff meetings in
order to contribute to program issues and update on agency
issues.Attend scheduled in-service training in order to develop
professional skills. Maintain required training hours for each
fiscal yearFacilitate the Summer Work Ready curriculumPerform other
duties that support the mission of APM and the CUA program. APM is
an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status.PM21Requirements:Must have a Bachelor's degree in
Social Work or related field including but not limited to
sociology, psychology, criminal justice, education, or public
health administration. A minimum of two years work experience in
social services with youth and families.Proficiency in English and
Spanish preferred.Strong organizational skills and maintain a high
degree of discretion dealing with confidential
information.Experience in outreach activities, through volunteerism
or another source.Familiarity with the dynamics of diverse
populations in low income areas.Demonstrated written, oral
communication and strong customer service skillsDemonstrated
ability to work independently and as a team.An applied
understanding of social work ethics and confidentiality.Must have a
valid driver's licenseKey Competencies:Must demonstrate genuine
empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate
vision, mission and values statements. Culturally sensitive to the
needs and diversities of multi-cultural communities.Strong
interpersonal skills, respectful, and courteous nature.An applied
understanding of social work ethics and confidentiality.Skills in
typing, basic computer operations, Microsoft, PowerPoint,
Excel.Knowledge of social services, child welfare and family
systems services.APM is an equal opportunity
employer.PM21PIe9572cd83959-25660-33061614
Keywords: Asociaci--n Puertorrique--os en Marcha, Inc., Towson , CUA 5 Life Skills Coach, Education / Teaching , Philadelphia, Maryland
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