Case Manager, Project ELECT
Company: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Location: Duquesne
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Title: ELECT Case Manager
Position Summary:
This position works respectfully with a minimum of twenty (20) to
twenty-five (25) families who are pregnant and/or parenting teens
and their children, in a strengths model approach. The Case Manager
will provide case management services, mobilize resources for
student needs, advocate for and support pregnant/parenting teens,
assist students to graduate or attain a GED, and help students
improve their parenting skills. It is also the responsibility of
the Case Manager to maintain student files, complete and forward
all the necessary forms, attendance, and grades information, as
directed by the ELECT guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides support and case management for a minimum of twenty
(20) to twenty-five (25) pregnant/parenting students
2. Provides resources and makes all necessary referrals to agencies
and professionals.
3. Recruits and helps to retain eligible students
4. Collaborates with school nurses, school social workers,
teachers, counselors, and administrators, as well as social service
providers, in order to provide comprehensive support for enrolled
students
5. Provides mandated ELECT services according to the ELECT
guidelines including vocational/career planning, student assessment
and individualized plans; instruction/information on health care;
nutrition; budgeting; family planning; domestic violence and other
issues that may affect pregnant and parenting teens
6. Completes home visits with enrolled students
7. Creates and maintains individual case files on all students
enrolled in the program, including service plans, motivational
interviews, academic records, referral, and other information as
mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
8. Submits monthly attendance reports, end of year paperwork,
Family Works forms, and other required forms as required by PDE and
the PA Department of Human Services and program administrators in a
timely manner
9. Exhibits an ability to work with families, teen parents, adults,
children, community agencies, and diverse groups.
10. Maintains case files for each student with clear documentation
as directed.
11. Nurtures and supporting families and peers.
12. Encourages families to enroll and participate in groups and
activities.
13. Helps supervise field trips and summer groups along with the
ELECT Coordinator.
14. Implements and participates in weekly teen groups in
partnership with the ELECT Coordinator and team
15. Establishes, advocates, and maintains relationships with
providers, school districts, social service agencies, CYF, DPW, and
other systems.
16. Participates in reciprocal relationships based on respect.
17. Completes paperwork in a timely fashion. Computer knowledge
preferred.
18. Assists in clean-up of Center and school areas following groups
and other activities
19. Works collaboratively with school district, Family Center, and
other community human service providers
20. Helps coordinate information on home study/homebound for
eligible pregnant/parenting teens
21. Shows computer proficiency for case notes, email, and
resource/referrals
22. Communicates effectively in verbal and written form
23. Participates in weekly staff meeting, required workshops
professional development, ELECT conference and any other required
in-service or other training Qualifications Bachelor's or Associate
Degree in psychology, counseling, child development, social work,
family relations, education, human service field, guidance and
counseling strongly preferred
Two years working with teens, infants, and/or children strongly
preferred
Experience working with parents, children, and school personnel in
both home and school environments strongly preferred.
Community services experience preferred.
Works with diverse student populations and community and school
providers
Exhibits understanding and experience with the specific needs of
pregnant and parenting teens strongly preferred.
Ability to travel to schools for weekly groups, and to student
homes for quarterly home visits, and access to an automobile
required.
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle
teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with
limited English-speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive
list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals
perform additional duties currently holding this position and
additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a
complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this
position.
Reports To: ELECT Coordinator, Family & Community Education
Services
Department: Early Childhood, Family, and Community Services
Position Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays
Salary: $32,000
Benefits: FACES 260 Benefit Guide
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter,
resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the
Please send any questions to:
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education
institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational
programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices
as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title
VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations
of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities
Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute. Primary
Location: US-PA-DuquesneWork Locations: Duquesne Family And
Education Center 300 Kennedy Avenue - Room 3041 Duquesne 15110Job:
FACESOrganization: Allegheny Intermediate UnitSchedule:
RegularShift: StandardJob Type: Full-time Day JobJob Posting: Oct
9, 2024, 2:59:48 PM
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