Description

Resources for Human Development (RHD)

Location: Fernwood West

Position: Case Manager Philadelphia, PA

Starting Pay: $19.29/hr

Essential Duties and Functions

The position requires the following responsibilities and duties as a case manager:

- Creates effective service plans applicable to the participant themselves

- Data entry of all case notes for participants

- Demonstrate the ability to follow all RHD and OHS rules and regulations

- Assist in providing resources and completing paperwork with participants as required

- Assist participants with money management

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

As a case manager, the job requires experience in the following:

- Ability to use Microsoft Office

- Ability to problem solve cases individually and/or within a team setting

- Knowledge of case management services working with a homeless population

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Required to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field such as but not limited to Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology.

At least one year experience in Case Management or relative experience roles in the human services field (preferable).

Program Summary

Fernwood is a program with RHD's Philadelphia Behavioral Health and Housing that provides emergency housing services for homeless men year-round according to our funder, Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services (OHS). The Case Manager will work with one of the following emergency housing Units managed by Resources for Human Development (RHD). During the stay of the homeless men focus on the five domains of life: housing, employment, health, community involvement, and education. The program's main goal is for participants to obtain permanent housing quickly.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Case Manager Supervisor

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

If the position being applied to reports out of Philadelphia PA:

RHD employees working in programs within the City of Philadelphia are required to provide proof of Covid vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, they must receive at least one shot in a two -dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. Final doses must be received within 8 weeks of hire.

RHD's vaccine requirements for the Corporate Office located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue; Suite 126, Building A. Philadelphia, PA:

The Corporate Office is not a service location. Therefore, RHD has determined that vaccinations are not required to work out of or to visit the office. As a reminder and as stated in prior communication, vaccinations are required for those who visit or work in Philadelphia programs and/or service locations.