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A SECOND CHANCE INC

SBH Resource Parent Support Worker

A SECOND CHANCE INC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Full-time 12 days ago
Bachelor's
Job Details: Job Location: Philadelphia Regional Office - Philadelphia, PA, Salary Range: $27.05Hourly, Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Support Worker

 

 

Position Title: Worker, Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support

Department: Child and Family Services

Office: Philadelphia (PRO)

Reports To: Program Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Status:  Full-Time 

 

 

Organizational Overview:

 

ASCI is a mission-driven organization committed to advancing excellence in kinship care and strengthening outcomes for youth and families. Guided by a vision to be the nation’s foremost thought leader on kinship care, ASCI works to ensure all youth have the opportunity to grow into responsible adults while helping to break cycles of abuse and addiction. The organization supports kinship caregivers, youth, and the broader child welfare triad through high-quality services, advocacy, education, and innovative programs. ASCI’s culture emphasizes collaboration, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in pursuit of lasting, positive impact for children, families, and communities.

 

Everything we do at A Second Chance, Inc. is in support of our five overarching goals:

 


To educate communities to prevent the cycle of child drug and alcohol abuse
To provide children and families with a kinship alternative as a primary placement option
To extend knowledge gained and expand organizational capacity with traditional and non-traditional constituents
To enhance long-term financial security
To maintain state-of-the-art facilities, technologies, and operations


 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker is responsible for supporting resource families caring for children with identified behavioral health needs. This position provides home-based monitoring, crisis intervention, caregiver training, certification and recertification services, treatment support, and coordination with service providers to promote treatment goal achievement and placement stability. This position contributes to ASCI’s mission by strengthening specialized foster and kinship homes, supporting children with behavioral health needs, and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.

 

Key Responsibilities:


Complete at least biweekly home visits to monitor resource homes and ensure children's treatment goals are being met
Provide training and support to resource parents to assist them in meeting the needs of children placed within their homes
Provide crisis prevention strategies and support to resource parents and caregivers
Intervene in crisis situations and provide support to all parties involved
Interface with service providers for the purpose of service delivery, treatment planning, and goal planning meetings
Facilitate and participate in meetings with service providers, resource families, and other stakeholders
Certify and recertify resource homes in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
Assist with transportation to appointments, visits, and other service-related activities as needed
Obtain and maintain medical, dental, behavioral health, educational, and other required documentation
Monitor treatment progress and assist in supporting the achievement of treatment goals
Maintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements
Participate in agency trainings, professional development activities, and team meetings
Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, service providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support positive outcomes
Adhere to all agency and program policies and procedures
Participate in the agency on-call rotation as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned


 

 

Requirements:

 

Education


Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field


 

Experience


Required: Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience working with children and families in a professional or volunteer capacity


 

Skills & Knowledge


Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to work independently with children and families
Knowledge of kinship foster care services, child welfare services, and adoption practices preferred
Strong case management and client assessment skills
Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with professionals, service providers, children, and families
Ability to coordinate services and support treatment planning activities
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and case records
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information


 

Certifications & Requirements 


Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI Clearances  
TB Test & Physical
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Registered and insured vehicle
Certificate of Insurance for vehicle
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
Regular travel within the local city and county, with travel to surrounding counties as predicated by program and business needs


 

 

Physical Demands:

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 


Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods in office, remote, and community-based settings
Ability to move about office environments and community locations, including homes, schools, partner agencies, and other service sites
Ability to regularly ambulate within the community, navigate stairs, and enter and exit residences and other facilities while providing services
Ability to travel as needed to conduct visits, meetings, trainings, and other program-related activities
Ability to lift, carry, and transport files, program materials, supplies, and small equipment up to 20 lbs. as needed
Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to effectively engage with children, families, community partners, and coworkers in a variety of settings


 

This job description does not constitute an employment contract and may be revised to meet changing organizational needs.

 

A Second Chance is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious; national origin or ancestry; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation disability; marital status; familial status; age (40 or over); or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association; or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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