Lead Social Service Advisor

SUMMARY:

The Lead Social Service Advisor for Communities In Schools of Philadelphia (CISP) is an off-site exempt position under direct supervision the Director of Education.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Effectively implement policies and procedures of the CISP organization and partnering collaborators: Department of Human Services, Family Court, Philadelphia Youth Network and School District of Philadelphia.
• Provide direct supervision and oversight for Advisors
• Provide training and professional development workshop, seminars, etc for Advisors
• Oversee and ensure all student receive appropriate case management support including: social service referrals, follow-up and guidance 
• Coordinate outreach efforts with CISP Education Center staff  to community based organizations, educational institutions, probation and/or reintegration officers and other significant support systems
• Serve as an external ambassador for the CISP Education Center and Communities In Schools of Philadelphia, Inc.
• Provide case management services for a small group of students
• Review, compile, audit all case files and computer databases to ensure compliance and accuracy with implementation of program services
• Prepare written reports
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and common sense problem solving
• Demonstrated management experience
• Strong case management, training & development experience
• Extensive youth development and out of school youth knowledge
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively navigate and utilize Macintosh and PC computer applications
• Recent knowledge of the juvenile justice agencies, services and laws
• Knowledge of workforce development practices and philosophies especially as they relate to youth
• Knowledge of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) principles and practices
• Ability to work with diverse at risk adolescents and young adults
• Ability to work in a multidiscipline environment
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with students
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university. 
•  Minimum three years of demonstrated supervisory and case management experience with a fast paced, youth focused agency.  

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SALARY RANGE:

$50,000 - $53,000