What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR position at Apis Services Inc?
Hiring: Community Case Worker | Case Manager
Location: Abraxas WorkBridge, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Abraxas WorkBridge is hiring a Case Manager to provide opportunities to youth involved with Allegheny County Juvenile Probation to complete court ordered community service hours through an established community service site.
The Case Manager maintains a client case load from intake to discharge. Responsibilities include finding an appropriate nonprofit community service site to complete court ordered community service hours, conducting placement interviews with site supervisor and youth/family, and establishing a schedule conducive for youth to be successful in completing the hours.
The Case Manager is responsible for monitoring each youth’s hours through follow up and updates from each community service site and reporting progress to the referring Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO). Once obligations are met, the Case Manager is responsible for case closure and submission of discharge paperwork. This position requires travel throughout Allegheny County.
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: varies
Minimum Requirements:
• The following educational requirements are acceptable for this classification including:
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and minimum of one year of related experience in the juvenile field; OR Master’s degree in related field and minimum of six months related experience in the juvenile field.
• Other Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must have a valid drivers’ license.
- Must obtain clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI).
- Must pass pre-employment physical exam, drug screen & TB test.
- Must be physically capable of handling adolescents during crisis situations using safe crisis management techniques.
- Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Who We Are:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.
- 401(k)
- Free Meals on Shift
- Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Assistance Program (LAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
- Advancement Opportunities
As an Employment Counselor, you will:
Summary: This is a direct care position that provides a range of services to youth participants
in job preparation training and paid employment. Assists in all aspects of the Employment
Initiative.
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for case management duties in tracking and reporting client progress in the
Employment Initiative.
• Develops, initiates, and monitors individual action plans for clients in order to promote job
success.
• Collects client restitution when ordered by Juvenile Court and provides timely and accurate
record keeping of all payments collected.
• Submits monthly statistical narrative and provides required statistical reports.
• Assist and/or facilitate Job Preparation Workshops.
• Assist in recruitment of employment work sites.
• Ensure that clients are job ready.
• Attend staff meetings and all other professional meetings as necessary.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of
care.
Why Should You Consider Abraxas?
At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!
- Why Abraxas?
- Competitive salary with room for growth
- Meaningful, mission-driven work
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Join Us in Building Better Futures!
Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.
Apis Services Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.
Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.