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Family Case Coordinator

Intensive case management program for families affected by substance abuse. Responsibilities include: child and family assessments; relapse prevention plans; coordination of services; referrals and community linkages; home visits; data collection and entry; reporting.

Education: Preferable Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field.

Experience: Minimum 2 – 3 years experience in child-serving systems and behavioral health, including substance abuse treatment

Excellent benefits, competitive salary. EOE

Contact Information:

Christine Edinger, MSW, LSW

Supervisor, Family Case Coordination Program

Health Federation of Philadelphia

1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 801

Philadelphia, PA 19107

cedinger@healthfederation.org

Fax: 215-567- 7743

Social Worker - Early Head Start

Responsibilities: Provides case management, brief counseling and crisis intervention services to
families enrolled in the home-based Early Head Start program. Participates in training, program activities, home visits, individual supervision and Team support, and other appropriate training and educational programs. In conjunction with Child and Family Advocate, assess risk/need factors that will determine appropriate levels of care, including administration of mental health screenings and initial assessment. Partners with families to create the Family Partnership Agreement. Works in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Family Therapy
Experience and/knowledge of families with multiple social risks

Contact: Carmen Highsmith, Family Mental Health Specialist, chighsmith@healthfederation.org or 215-223-4455 (fax)

Full Description in PDF format: Social Worker - Early Head Start

Home-based Child and Family Advocate

Responsibilities: Conducts weekly home visits to pregnant women and parents with children birth to three years of age to provide information and support to families in the area of child development, health, nutrition and life skills. Implements screening and assessment tools and develops monthly lesson plans for home based services.

Requirements:

Associate degree in child development, early childhood education or related field.
Experience working with parents of young children in home base setting preferred.

Salary/Benefits: Excellent benefits and competitive salary. EOE

If interested contact: Tomika Johnson, Early Childhood and Disabilities Coordinator tjohnson@healthfederation.org or 215-223-4455 (fax)

Family and Community Partnerships Coordinator - Early Head Start

Posted: July 6, 2010

Job Summary:

Provides individual and group clinical supervision to three staff. Oversees coordination of social services for families enrolled in the Early Head Start program. Provides home visitation and case management intervention to families as needed. Supervises social work student interns. Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education requirement – Master of Social Work (PA license, preferred or eligible)

Experience – 3 years counseling of families with multiple social risks

If interested contact: Khadijah Muhammad, EHS Director: kmuhammad@healthfederation.org or 215-223-4455 (fax)

Full Description in PDF format: Family and Community Partnerships Coordinator

MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGER

Posted: January 14, 2009

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position in a large, multi-site ambulatory health care program (FQHC look-alike) developing and implementing policies and procedures for documenting, storing, and retrieving information and for processing medical-legal documents, insurance data, and correspondence requests, in conformance with federal, state, and local statutes. Directs the activities of staff working at eight health centers engaged in all matters related to medical records including patient registration process. Other responsibilities include: assuring compliance with HIPAA and other government, legal and professional standards/regulations, implementation of EMR and overseeing forms management in Ambulatory Health Services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor Degree from accredited college or university. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred.

Experience: Requires one year of previous management experience in an ambulatory health care facility, preferable a large complex practice with multiple locations. Must have demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA and other laws or regulations concerning privacy and confidentiality. Experience with EMR and conversion from paper to EMR is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills: Must possess good oral and written communication skills, as well as managerial skills. Must possess a strong background in record keeping principles and practices including ICD and CPT coding, medical terminology, and legal aspects of medical records. Must possess knowledge of accrediting bodies, Federal and State regulations and standards.

Interested candidates should forward resume to Linda Cutler at linda.cutler@phila.gov or 215-685-6625 (fax). Please include salary expectation.

Health/Nutrition Coordinator

Early Head Start Home-based Services

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded position

Summary: Registered Nurse tracks health care for infants and toddlers including those with disabilities enrolled in EHS program. Provides health and nutrition education for parents and staff, and assists in planning and coordination of services with EHS Management Team

Requirements:
· Registered Nurse licensed in Pennsylvania
· Master’s degree in nursing/health education preferred
· Experience working with parents of young children in home-based setting preferred.

Salary/Benefits: Excellent benefits and competitive salary. EOE.

Contact:
Khadijah Muhammad, EHS Director
Early Head Start
1228 N. Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Fax: 215-223-4455
Email: kmuhammad@healthfederation.org

Home-based Services, Child and Family Advocate

Summary:
Conducts weekly home visits to pregnant women and parents with children birth to three years of age to provide information and support to families in the area of child development, health, nutrition and life skills. Implements screening and assessment tools and develops monthly lesson plans for home based services.

Requirements:
Associate degree in child development, early childhood education or related field min. Experience working with parents of young children in home-based setting preferred.

Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits and competitive salary. EOE.

Interested? Send, email or fax resume and cover letter to:
Khadijah Muhammad, EHS Director
Early Head Start
1228 N. Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Fax: 215-223-4455
Email: kmuhammad@healthfederation.org

Early Head Start Social Worker

Summary:
Provides case management, counseling and other supportive services for pregnant women and parents who have children enrolled in the Early Head Start program. Responsibilities include: assessment of ongoing psychosocial needs, home visits, connecting families to resources, assisting with family goal setting. Social worker participates in case conferences for families, in-service training, individual supervision and other appropriate training and staff development activities.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related area with at least 2 years experience as a social worker or case manager with some background in Mental Health

Salary/Benefits:

Excellent benefits and competitive salary. EOE