Job Summary: Responsible for providing In-Home crisis and non-crisis case management services to Agency clients.

 About Family Services: 

At Life'sWork, we use people-centered planning to explore each client's desires, values, hopes, and dreams. For many of our clients, this may entail a stable job within the community or a healthy home where their family can learn and grow. Each client has individual desires and gifts, and we work alongside them to find the best fit for their unique situation. 

 About Life'sWork of Western PA 

Life'sWork of Western PA is a nonprofit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with other barriers, young adults, children, and families to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Provide In-Home services to clients by partnering with the referral agency, Children, Youth and Families, to identify and achieve both client and agency goals.

• Provide the clients with referrals to community resources, mental health facilities, drug and alcohol treatment, and any other necessary referrals, as needed.

• Maintain compliance with CYF regulations by creating and updating client files, submitting in --home services plan, weekly reports, contact summaries, and all other paperwork.

• Ensure all client information is implemented accurately into both the stat and Key Information and Demographic System (KIDS), in a concise and timely manner.

• Participate in the In-Home Services On-Call Cycle by taking part in the assigned rotation, opening cases and assisting clients in an emergency or crisis situation.

• Providing the agency with outcomes by conducting North Carolina Family Assessments with all assigned cases that are applicable.

Benefit Package:

• Health Coverage: (full-time only)
  • Pays 100% of employee-only coverage.
  • Matches up to $700 towards your health savings account (H.S.A.)
• Other benefits; (100% paid by employee)
  • Dental and vision
  • Pet insurance 
  • Aflac
  • Legal Shield / Identity Theft
• Holidays: (full-time & part-time)
  • 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Plan (403(b) Thrift Plan):
  • Matches 100% up to 5% of employee's contribution after one year of service. 

• Mileage reimbursement:

  • Follows the federal mileage rate.

     

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field.

• 1--2 years of equivalent professional experience.

• Basic knowledge of a personal computer and Microsoft Word.

• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, access to an automobile, and current automobile insurance.

• Act 33/34, Criminal Background, Physical, and FBI Clearances are required.

• Familiar with the human service field, the juvenile court system, child development, conflict resolution, and experience with individual and family counseling.

• Must maintain client, program, and agency information confidentially and discuss such information privately with only appropriate personnel.

• Expected to treat all clients with respect and professionalism.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At Life'sWork of Western PA, we have a clear vision: to create a community where difference is valued. As an organization with a mission that is centered around lifting up some of the most vulnerable members of society, diversity and inclusion are more than just words to us. Here, everyone is welcome. We employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, language, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, handicap or disability, and other p otected status'. As an employment organization that is continually evolving to provide the best possible services for our clients, we strive to be as diverse as the individuals that we serve. Life'sWork is fully focused on building and nurturing a workplace where inclusion is part of our everyday culture, not just an initiative; where all employees feel their individual gifts are celebrated and appreciated, and where they are encouraged to be who they are.

There is always more work to be done, and we believe that if the services that are provided by our organization are done through a diverse mix of talents, perspectives, and backgrounds, we can play a role in creating ongoing and lasting change.

Life'sWork has developed Safety Operating Procedures. All staff and clients are required to follow these rules diligently so that we can sustain a healthy and safe workplace for all in this unique environment.