Career Opportunities

Below is a list of the current openings, along with the date each item was posted. Please contact the individual indicated within the advertisement for more information about the position. If you have opportunities to post or encounter problems with the links, send a message to support@pccyfs.org.

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Aide, Transportation/Visitation (FT)

Aide, Transportation/Visitation (PT)

Case Manager (Community Umbrella Agency)

Case Manager (Foster Care)

Case Manager (IHPS)

Case Manager (Truancy Prevention)

Community Liaison

Coordinator, Foster Care/Permanency Program

Director, Program

House Parents

Manager, Program

Manager, Residential Services

President & CEO

Residential Workers

Specialist, Permanency

Supervisor (IHPS) 

Supervisor, Permanency

Team Leader

Teacher, Substitute

Youth Behavioral Specialist (Residential)
 


POSITION DETAILS

House Parents  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
Community Services Foundation seeks house parents to live expense-free in one of their beautiful PA Bucks or Montgomery County homes, working with youth in need (ages 12 to 18). Full-time salary for one, other may hold outside full-time job. Benefits include:  opportunity to save money, ongoing support and training, and helping to change kids’ lives. Visit www.csfbuxmont.org or call 215-778-2955 if interested. (EOE)

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Permanency Supervisor  (posted 4/30/2013)
Families United Network seeks to hire an energetic leader to fill the position of Permanency Supervisor responsible for administering this private, not-for-profit agency's SWAN adoption program. A Master's degree in in Social Work or related field is preferred. Three years related experience is also required. Please forward resume to Tracy Drescher, 412 S. Angle Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or tdrescher@families4kids.org . (EOE)

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President & CEO  (posted 3/5/2013)
The President & CEO, in partnership with the board, confirms and reinforces the ongoing mission for Methodist Home for Children and assists in creating and promoting a strategic vision for the agency.  Potential candidates should be innovative and entrepreneurial with the ability, energy, and vision to continue to diversify and grow a human services agency in today’s challenging reimbursement and regulatory environment. Additional requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, a track record of progressive management experience in a human services organization, and 10 years' minimum executive experience. Please direct all correspondence, including applications, nominations, and general inquiries to Cynthia Barth via e-mail to CEOMHC@divsearch.com or via phone to Khalilah Lawson at 215-656-3555.

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Program Manager  (posted 5/1/2013)
MHY Family Services seeks a FT Program Manager for its female Group Home program, serving at-risk youth ages 11-17. Must possess demonstrated supervisory, management and Residential Services skills. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field and a minimum of two years of related management experience are required; a Master's degree is preferred. Must be available to work flexible schedules and have or be capable of obtaining 33, 34 & FBI clearances. A current PA driver's license with an insurable driving record are also required. Send resume with salary requirements to jobs@mhy-mars.org. (EOE)

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APM for Everyone (Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha for Everyone) seeks candidates for the following positions. If interested, forward a resume to APM via e-mail to hr@apmphila.org or fax to 215-329-4017. For more information about the agency, visit www.apmphila.org. EOE.

    Case Manager (Community Umbrella Agency)
    (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Provides services to a case load of children/youth and family members for at least 10 families, including but not limited to specific services contained in the Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, etc. See the full job description for details. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social work of related field and two years' experience in Human Services, preferably Child Welfare. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license and operating/insurable vehicle are also required.
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  • Case Manager (Foster Care)  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Provides case management services to children in Foster Care, parents, and foster parents under the contract between APM and the City of Philadelphia, Department of Human Services, Children and Youth Division. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and one year of experience in direct social service delivery, preferably in a Hispanic community. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is also required. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license and operating/insurable vehicle are also required.
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  • Case Manager (In-home Protective Services)
    (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Provides a full range of case management and outreach services to children/adolescents and their families accepted into the IHPS program. Service provisions will be in compliance with DHS Performance Standards and DPW Regulatory Guidelines. Emphasis will be on child safety, well-being, and stability. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field plus two years' human services experience, preferably child welfare. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license and operating/insurable vehicle are also required.
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  • Case Manager (Truancy Prevention)  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Carries an active case load of 25 youth and their families referred as a result of school truancy behaviors and participates in the development and implementation of a plan to improve school attendance/performance and links the services that will improve the families ability to achieve the identified goals. The Case Manager acts as a liaison working with Truancy Court, the Department of Human Services, and the Philadelphia School District. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and a minimum of two years' experience in education/prevention, advocacy, and/or work in the school system. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license and operating/insurable vehicle are also required.
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  • Community Liaison (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Coordinate, collaborate, convene and perform duties of marketing and communicating the role of the Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) to the surrounding community. Takes the lead in mentoring program managers and other employees in best practices for communication of the CUA mission to community agencies, resource families and potential subcontractors throughout the service areas. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years' in community outreach. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
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  • Program Director  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Manages the Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) project at a strategic level. Provides oversight and accountability regarding the program; provides leadership to team leaders, direct care staff, and contracted providers about issues affecting the health and safety of children and family stabilization, collateral services, and networking; collaborates with the Quality Assurance Director in evaluating quality of services and ensuring compliance with standards; and provides input on organizational changes, personnel, and budget issues. This position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or related field and two years' social work experience in a child welfare system. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
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  • Program Supervisor  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Provides supervision to a minimum of five direct service workers in accordance with agency policy and the Children, Youth, Division Performance Standards and in compliance with DHS Performance Standards and DPW Regulatory Guidelines. Emphasis will be on child safety, well-being, and stability. This position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or related field and two to three years' supervisory experience, preferably in child welfare. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license
    and operating/insurable vehicle are also required.
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  • Team Leader  (confirmed 4/30/2013)
    Provides supervision to direct service workers, including case managers and case aides. The Supervisor is responsible for oversight of daily program operations in accordance with agency policy and in compliance with DHS Performance Standards and DPW Regulatory Guidelines. Emphasis will be child safety, well-being, and family stability. Position requires a Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years' experience, preferably in Child Welfare. Must be able to obtain a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal Check Clearance and pass a physical examination. A PA driver's license
    and operating/insurable vehicle are also required. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
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The Children's Home of Reading, an agency caring for the needs of children and families in crisis and preparing them for success in life, seeks candidates for the following positions. If interested, apply online via the links provided for each position. EOE.

  • Residential Services Managers (posted 3/25/2013)
    Berks County:
    Residential Services Facility
    Lead a team of direct care staff during day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include the oversight of a male adolescent residential unit comprising of 24 clients and 20 staff members across three shifts of operations. Candidates must possess a minimum of five years managerial experience with oversight of at least ten employees in a mental health setting. A Bachelor degree in a mental health discipline is required, a Master's Degree is preferred.
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  • Substitute Teacher (confirmed 1/30/2013)
    Berks County:
    On Call/As Needed, Alternative Education Program
    Substitute Teacher positions are available for a therapeutic educational program in an alternative and residential education setting. PA certification and teaching degree are required. Must have strong classroom experience. Experience with adolescents and mental health is preferred.
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  • Youth Behavioral Specialist (confirmed 1/30/2013)
    Berks County: Full Time / Part Time on Call - 2nd & 3rd Shift, Residential Program
    Provides direct care in a residential treatment program for male adolescents, ages 12-18, with behavioral, mental health, and sexually acting-out issues. A Bachelor's degree in a Human Service related field and 1 year of direct-care experience with adolescents or a HS diploma plus 12 semester credit hours and two years of direct-care experience with adolescents are required.
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Try Again Homes, Inc., seeks candidates for the following positions. If interested, send a resume to: Try-Again Homes, Inc., ATTN: HR Department, PO Box 1228, Washington, PA 15301; fax to 724-225-7210; or e-mail to resumes@try-againhomes.org. (EOE) For more info about the agency, visit www.try-againhomes.org.

  • Foster Care/Permanency Program Coordinator
    (posted 3/25/2013)
    Manages a reduced case load and assists the program director in the direct supervision of caseworkers and foster parent / permanency recruitment staff in the daily provision of foster care placement, recruitment, and permanency services. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required. Permanency (SWAN) services and court experience is preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekends.
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  • Permanency Specialist  (posted 4/30/2013)
    This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field.
    Duties include implementing policies and procedures of the agency and the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network. Foster Care and Adoption/SWAN experience is preferred as well as a good driving record and reliable transportation. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
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  • Residential Workers  (posted 3/25/2013)
    Positions are available immediately in our Washington residential program to be a role model for high functioning young adults who need guidance and training in basic life skills. A High School diploma or equivalent is required as well as a good driving record and reliable transportation.
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  • Visitation/Transportation Aide - Full Time
    (posted 4/30/2013)
    Duties include providing supervision of birth family visits, completing documentation for each visit, scheduling visits, and providing transportation for birth family visits as necessary. A High School diploma or equivalent is required as well as a good driving record and reliable transportation. Day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours are also required.
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  • Visitation/Transportation Aide - Part Time
    (posted 3/25/2013)
    Duties include overall management and operations of the Visitation Center, including arrangement, supervision, and transportation for birth family visits. A High School diploma or equivalent is required as well as a good driving record and reliable transportation. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are also required.

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