Case Aide- Independent Living - Scranton, United States - Outreach Works
Description
Job Title:
Case Aide
- Independent Living Program; Young Adult Services
Reports To:
Young Adult Program Manager
Hours:
FLSA Status:
Part-time/Hourly
Outreach Culture And Benefits:
Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach - Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.".
To help achieve this goal, we proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees;
medical, dental, and vision insurance,
short term and long term disability,
life insurance,
generous PTO,
a 401k plan,
personal and bereavement leave time, and
flexible work arrangements.
Summary:
Part-time member of Outreach team responsible for assisting independent living case managers/manager with the provision of transportation and other related, non-professional duties.
Duties:
- Learn appropriate regulations and agency policies.
- Participate in prescribed training programs.
- Legally and physically be able to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of client transportation, transportation of supplies and materials on behalf of the agency.
- Assist caseworker/manager by providing other supportive services as detailed in the case service plan.
- Report outcome of activities to the caseworker or the assigning entity (supervisor, director, etc)
- Be physically able to work evening hours as requested.
- Be able to ambulate throughout agency and private homes.
- Must operate under the guidelines of Outreach.
- Participates in team meetings as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Office attendance is mandatory.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Valid driver's license. 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
Helpful experience and/or background to include, experience in human services; familiarity with probation/parole, office of youth and family services & the court system; experience working with youth and at-risk populations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database software.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must have, or meet the requirements to obtain, current ACT 33 (Child Abuse) & 34 (Criminal Background) Clearances.
- Must be able to obtain additional clearances as required.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must annually complete all training hours required by Outreach and/or accreditations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Traveling in a high-crime/low-income area is often necessary. Local, regional and occasional long-distance travel required. The ability to work justice involved individuals is required. Position is in Lackawanna County; an easy commute from Wilkes Barre, Hazleton, Bloomsburg, and Stroudsburg.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally transporting supplies/materials.
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