Bethany Christian Services
Woman's Advocacy Case Manager - ReNewed HOPE
Bethany Christian Services, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Woman's Advocacy Case Manager - ReNewed HOPE
Join Bethany Christian Services in Meadville, PA.
Bethany Christian Services has served families since 1944, focusing on strengthening families and keeping children safe through faith‑based advocacy.
Job Overview This role provides comprehensive case management for women in recovery from substance use disorders who are also parents.
The case manager supports clients’ health practices, maintains stable homes, and engages family‑centered strategies to ensure safety and well‑being.
Location & Hours Location:
Meadville, PA Hours:
Full‑time (40 hours/week) Travel:
3–5 days per week across Crawford, Southern Erie, Venango, and Mercer counties; required office days 2–3 days per week at the Meadville office.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive case management and life‑skills education, including conflict resolution, family and career planning, self‑sufficiency, education, health maintenance, and environmental health.
Develop client‑centered service plans and a full‑cycle birthing plan, including linkage and prenatal follow‑through coordination.
Establish positive working relationships with local OB/GYNs or prenatal clinics, ensuring full participation in prenatal care.
Create a parenting plan or “Plan of Safe Care” that prepares collaboration with Child Protective Services at the time of birth.
Coordinate early intervention, WIC, and other community resources.
Facilitate parenting education using Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) during home visits.
Maintain regular contact with the woman and baby through home visitation and consistent communication.
Coordinate necessary interventions and services provided by multiple agencies, completing paperwork within appropriate time frames.
Advocate on behalf of the family and prepare clients for birthing, including potential child welfare involvement for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
Maintain disseminated progress reports, status updates, and critical information for multidisciplinary meetings.
Lead team meetings that bring all formal systems together from pregnancy through one year post‑delivery.
Attend and participate in SUD/Child Welfare consortia, Perinatal Addictions meetings, and other relevant gatherings.
Stay current with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Education, or a related accredited field.
Demonstrated experience working with populations with substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders, or recognized addiction coursework.
Knowledge of systems providing services for women and families, including maternal health, early childhood intervention, child welfare, or related services.
Familiarity with attachment‑based approaches and interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, assessment, and crisis intervention abilities.
Capacity to work independently, maintaining confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite.
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, at least three years of driving experience, an MVR check, and a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage.
Pass a criminal history check, including state and local child protection agency registries.
Agreement with Bethany Christian Services’ Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
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Bethany Christian Services has served families since 1944, focusing on strengthening families and keeping children safe through faith‑based advocacy.
Job Overview This role provides comprehensive case management for women in recovery from substance use disorders who are also parents.
The case manager supports clients’ health practices, maintains stable homes, and engages family‑centered strategies to ensure safety and well‑being.
Location & Hours Location:
Meadville, PA Hours:
Full‑time (40 hours/week) Travel:
3–5 days per week across Crawford, Southern Erie, Venango, and Mercer counties; required office days 2–3 days per week at the Meadville office.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive case management and life‑skills education, including conflict resolution, family and career planning, self‑sufficiency, education, health maintenance, and environmental health.
Develop client‑centered service plans and a full‑cycle birthing plan, including linkage and prenatal follow‑through coordination.
Establish positive working relationships with local OB/GYNs or prenatal clinics, ensuring full participation in prenatal care.
Create a parenting plan or “Plan of Safe Care” that prepares collaboration with Child Protective Services at the time of birth.
Coordinate early intervention, WIC, and other community resources.
Facilitate parenting education using Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) during home visits.
Maintain regular contact with the woman and baby through home visitation and consistent communication.
Coordinate necessary interventions and services provided by multiple agencies, completing paperwork within appropriate time frames.
Advocate on behalf of the family and prepare clients for birthing, including potential child welfare involvement for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
Maintain disseminated progress reports, status updates, and critical information for multidisciplinary meetings.
Lead team meetings that bring all formal systems together from pregnancy through one year post‑delivery.
Attend and participate in SUD/Child Welfare consortia, Perinatal Addictions meetings, and other relevant gatherings.
Stay current with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Education, or a related accredited field.
Demonstrated experience working with populations with substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders, or recognized addiction coursework.
Knowledge of systems providing services for women and families, including maternal health, early childhood intervention, child welfare, or related services.
Familiarity with attachment‑based approaches and interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, assessment, and crisis intervention abilities.
Capacity to work independently, maintaining confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite.
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, at least three years of driving experience, an MVR check, and a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage.
Pass a criminal history check, including state and local child protection agency registries.
Agreement with Bethany Christian Services’ Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
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