Placement Liaison

Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Reports To:  Intake Supervisor 

Salary:  $59,676.14 / Year | $28.69 / Hour 

Regular Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Location: CUA 2 - 1900 N 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

ABOUT APM & CUA

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, community school services, and violence intervention services to the North Philadelphia communities.  

The Community Umbrella Agencies (CUA) are community-based agencies established to provide case management services and ensure the permanency, wellbeing, and safety of the children, youth, and their families. APM CUA is looking for compassionate and committed social workers who want to create long-lasting impacts in the lives of children and families. APM CUA 2 services the Lower Eastern North region and CUA 5 services the Logan/Olney region. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Placement Liaison acts as the primary point of contact between the DHS Central Referral Unit (CRU), APM Case Management, and Placement Provider agencies.

Key job tasks/duties/responsibilities of the Placement Liaison

1. Acts as a liaison between CRU, Case Management, and Placement Providers.

2. Notification to CRU of respites, discharges, changes of services.

3. Provides notification of other changes of services, e.g., emergency kinship placements, kinship certification, Runaways, hospitalizations, and RTF placements.

4. Update service codes in the Philadelphia Family Data System (PFDS)

5. Open and close services in PFDS

6. Will function as APM CUA’s SWAN liaison; responsible for tracking SWAN referrals and Payment Authorization Forms

7. Responsible for submitting all Request for Court Ordered Retro Payments and CUA Direct Payment Forms (if applicable).

8. May be on call as needed.

9. May be responsible for other duties as assigned by Intake Manager as needed.

BENEFITS

• Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan
• Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
• 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost
• Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600)
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays

• High School Diploma or equivalent is acceptable, however a bachelor's degree is preferred
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to set priorities in critical situations.
• Strong Customer Service insight.
• An applied understanding of general ethics and confidentiality.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

KEY COMPENTENCIES:

• Planning and organizing
• Critical Prioritizing of urgent matters
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Information gathering and information monitoring
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Time Management