Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc
Philadelphia, PA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker ensures that SBH Resource Parents receive training, support, and coaching necessary to maintain the stability and well-being of the child and/or youth in their homes. The SBH RPSW will collaborate with and serve as liaison between the SBH RP and Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) Case Manager (CM) to ensuring that the Single Case Plan (SCP) is adhered to and up to date.

What You Will Do

Participate in weekly one-hour supervision, maintain a maximum case load of 14 children and/or youth, complete 40 hours of training in the first year and 20 annually thereafter, focused on trauma and behavioral health, perform initial and quarterly home inspections, provide face-to-face support to RPs at a minimum of two time per month, and develop and implement an Individualized Crisis Response Plan.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have experience providing services to children, youth or families in a behavioral health setting, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, and clearances including Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Medical Examination with TB Test Results.

Requirements

  • Minimum one year of experience providing services to children, youth or families in a behavioral health setting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
  • Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Medical Examination with TB Test Results

Benefits

  • Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/month 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
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