Job Summary

The Per Diem Community Intervention Specialist (Per Diem CIS) is a dynamic, organized, and flexible self-starter who is eager to provide community and hospital-based trauma-specific services to violently injured people and their families. This position will be based out of HHP’s main office in downtown Philadelphia and St Christopher’s Hospital for Children. This role will also work in coordination with other local hospitals, schools, and community-based partners.

HHP is a trauma informed, hospital and community-based program dedicated to decreasing the long-term consequences of trauma and to increasing physical and emotional healing amongst young people in Philadelphia. HHP abides by State, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) standards and regulations. Thus, this position requires the ability to document services provided to HHP participants in a timely and efficient manner. 

Position also requires the willingness and ability to bill following Community Behavioral Health (CBH) guidelines for the services provided. Applicants with work experience in trauma services are encouraged to apply. Applicants with personal experience in overcoming adversity and violence related injuries or their own healing from trauma are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

Provide acute intervention, outreach, trauma-focused counseling, and case management for children and adolescents (ages 5 to 18) and adults (up to age 35) victims of or witnesses to interpersonal violence in a non-traditional setting (hospital; home; school). Utilize a wide range of strategies to address symptoms of trauma and disruptions in daily living (safety, emotional management, loss, and future). Provide clinical case management services, supporting individuals in the program in increasing connection to school, employment, family, social support, and social services. A significant amount of community/home-based work, some evening hours, and engagement within a diverse range of neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Engage caregivers and other key family members, especially when working with children. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Family Therapy At least 2 years of relevant experience Licensed (LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) in Pennsylvania Reliable personal transportation required (car)

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to complete the billing requirements including maintenance of timely and accurate chart records (including but not limited to intakes, treatment plans, notes) Demonstrated ability and desire to offer historically marginalized and currently underserved individuals a high quality of service Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and writing skills Ability to motivate and establish therapeutic alliance with clients Knowledge of, and demonstrated skills in, clinical counseling such as motivational interviewing and strengths-based case management Experience performing social services case management a plus Computer literacy required (ability to compose and send emails, draft client case notes, use an internet-based database system, compose documents in Microsoft Word, and perform basic internet research) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site) Successfully complete Trauma –Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) web based prerequisite training and actively work towards full TFCBT certification through supervised clinical practice and additional training sessions Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

Typically sitting at a desk/table Typically standing, walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

Center City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a part-time per diem position classified as non-exempt.  The pay offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

 

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