Case Aide - Chester County (Bilingual Spanish/English)

ABOUT APM & PRADERA:

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools.

Pradera Corporation, a subsidiary of APM, has a longstanding history within the child welfare community of providing high-quality, holistic and trauma-informed services. Our focus is to promote healthy lifestyles, protect and nurture vulnerable children and youth and empower them to have a voice in their communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Case Aide plays a pivotal role in the Bilingual In-Home Unit, providing essential support in transporting clients to medical or mental health appointments and supervising visitations in placement settings. Additionally, the role involves assisting with support services, delivering brief parenting education and essential life skills, and conducting interviews to determine the need for social services. The Case Aide contributes to the overall success of the unit by ensuring effective client interactions, verifying information, and actively participating in unit meetings and case-related discussions. 

Salary: $45,000 plus benefits

Job Type: Full Time 

Department: In-Home Services 

Location: Chester County, PA

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Accountabilities:

• Transport clients to medical or mental health appointments and/or placement resources.
• Assist in providing support services.
• Verify information from clients regarding their cooperation with provided services and referrals to other community resources. Provide clients with information about services and resources appropriate to their needs.
• Complete case notes detailing all client and collateral contacts.  
• Participate in unit meetings conducted on a bi-monthly basis and all case-related meetings.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
• Complete 40 hours of annual training.
• Forty (40) hours of required training during first year of employment; Twenty (20) hours of required training during subsequent years. 
• Participate in monthly unit meetings and all case-related meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Pradera's mission.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/moth 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

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma AND one year of experience in Human Services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required, preferred Portuguese, Mam and/or K'iche
• Exceptional proficiency in written, oral, and reading skills.
• Pass Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance, Criminal History Check, and FBI Fingerprint background check. 
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and clear Driver Record.
• Pass Medical exam including TB exam and be free from communicable diseases.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Knowledge of child welfare and/or child protective services law/Juvenile Act.
• Experience and knowledge in child development.
• Background and knowledge in social work and psychology.
• Knowledge of office policy and procedures.

APM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.