Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha · 1 day ago
CUA 5 Life Skills Coach
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yr
2+ years expAsociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been dedicated to helping families since 1970, focusing on various community services. The CUA 5 Life Skills Coach will facilitate the permanency process for children and provide life skills education and intervention services to ensure family stabilization and reunification.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
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
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 paperwork 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)
Other tasks as required
Qualification
Required
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 skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
An applied understanding of social work ethics and confidentiality
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/month reimbursement with proof of current insurance
Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife
Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
403B Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, and Public Transportation expenses
Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resources
Could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as APM is a non-profit
Voluntary Plans include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Short-term and Long-term Disabilities
Employee Referral Program
20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
12 Days of Paid Holidays
Use of company vehicle for transportation of children in our care
Convenient parking with parking pass (CUA 5 location)
Mileage Reimbursement
Company
Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
APM is a Latino-based health, human services, community and economic development non-profit organization serving the Philadelphia area.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Manuel Delgado
Chief Operating Officer
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