CATHOLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Social Worker - Social Service Care Manager

Catholic Housing and Community Services is currently seeking a full-time Social Service Care Manager (40 hours/week) to be based in Manayunk and Norristown.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:
• Conduct home visits and follow-up telephone calls to provide assessment, care planning, and supportive services as needed to the senior population, carrying a caseload of approximately 65 clients in the geographic boundaries of two parishes.
• Perform assessments to determine strengths and barriers to healthy aging.
• Develop a care plan with the client to set goals and identify corresponding interventions and resources.
• Connect clients to appropriate services that enhance their quality of life.
• Keep resident files up to date in the social service database including case notes, diagnoses, key contacts, assessments, and care plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling and supportive services as needed by the clients and parish communities.
• Perform outreach and advertising to engage potential clients in the program.
• Assist with responding to external phone calls for information and resources.
Position Requirements:
• Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Gerontology or related field preferred.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Knowledge of the local community, resources, federal and state benefits programs and their eligibility requirements.
• Must have a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, reliable transportation and be able to meet the Authorized Driver criteria as required by the Archdiocese Office for Insurance Services.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Catholic Housing and Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.