ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE: Clearances obtained within the last 60
days or less prior to start date of employment for PA
Child Abuse, PA Criminal, FBI, and Medical clearances. If applicant has lived
outside of
CORPORATE (
Phone: 215-452-5170 / Fax: 215-871-3412
Submit your resume to Kiera Smalls, Human Resource Recruitment Coordinator, by mail, fax, or e-mail (mailto:employment@wordsworth.org)
There
are no positions at this time.
COMMUNITY-BASED
SERVICES
Phone: 215-452-5170 / Fax: (215-871-3412
Submit your resume to Kiera Smalls, Human Resource Recruitment Coordinator, by mail, fax 215-871-3412, or e-mail (mailto:employment@wordsworth.org)
COMMUNITY PLACEMENT SERVICES – FOSTER
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
The Cinical Case manager
provides services to children in foster care placement. In this position he or
she will act as a liaison between client, foster family, family members,
schools, and various agencies to develop and maintain effective linkage to
ensure treatment, and/or service effectiveness and continuity of care. Report to funding agencies and/or court as
necessary. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field plus
2 years experience. Master's preferred
with 1 year experience. Experience working with families and children in
community-based settings required. Knowledge of Child Welfare System is a
plus. Travel up to 70% - Entails home-based and community-based
work, this includes travel to/from each home/site. Reliable transportation a
must. This position is full-time.
ADMISSIONS/UTILIZATION REVIEW DEPARTMENT
PSYCHOLOGIST (ADMISSIONS)
The Admissions
Psychologist position is a part time fee for service position. In this position he or she will conduct
Biopsychosocial evaluations of clients.
These clients are referred to Admissions through Community Based
Programs. It is the Admissions
Psychologist who determines medically necessary mental health services offered
in the Wordsworth continuum of services or to recommend other service
options. Completes Biopsychosocial
reevaluations on an as needed basis. Requirements: PhD or PsyD in
Psychology. A current licensure as a psychologist in the State of
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION
SERVICES (BHRS)
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANT
(Fee-for-Service) Ongoing
The Behavioral Specialist Consultant will develop and
implement behavior plans for clients as assigned. Supervise the
THERAPEUTIC
SUPPORT STAFF (
The Therapeutic Support Staff will directly implement the treatment plan and interventions suggested by evaluator and track frequency, intensity, and duration during each contact with the client during daytime hours. Weekly supervision and one monthly team supervision required for successful outcomes with the case assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or Human Services Degree. At least one (1) year experience working with children and adolescents in the behavioral health field or education setting. Experience with Behavioral Health Diagnosis a plus. Reliable transportation required.
MOBILE THERAPIST (Fee-for-Service) Ongoing
Mobile Therapist services
will be provided in an environment other than a provider agency or office;
therapy is provided in the home, foster home, and other community settings.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure ongoing communication of treatment
effectiveness. Requirements:
Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health
discipline, such as Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric
Nursing, or Marriage and Family Therapy. At least one (1) year verified
post-Master’s experience providing psychotherapy/counseling to children.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Phone: 215-452-5170 / Fax: 215-871-3412
Submit your resume to Kiera
Smalls, Human Resource Recruitment Coordinator, by mail, fax, or e-mail
(mailto:employment@wordsworth.org)
Registered nurse – per diem
Dedicated
nurse to work in our 100-plus bed Residential Treatment Facility for
adolescents from 10-20 yrs old and a range of psychological and behavioral
issues. This position is for days, evenings and weekends as needed. Requirements:
Minimum of LPN required with current state
license (Registered Nurse preferred). Meet all regulatory agency requirements
and comply with all Wordsworth policies regarding child abuse, criminal,
medical, and other clearances. CPR certified preferred. At least 1 year experience in acute healthcare or mental health
experience with children and/or adolescents.
RTF experience and experience in CAASP setting preferred.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Ongoing
The Residential Counselor is responsible to provide direct treatment,
supervision and care to program residents ensuring a safe, therapeutic
environment that contributes to the healing of all clients. The Counselor is also expected to effectively
partner with all other staff in creating a well integrated program. Requirements: High School diploma/GED
along with at least 12 college credits in
Psychology, Social Work, or related field;
Associates/Bachelors degree preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license to
transport clients/staff at any time. Two
years experience with children/adolescents preferably in behavioral healthcare systems. Additional: Communicates effectively
both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other
team members and management. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and
confidentiality. Sufficient mobility, coordination and body strength to safely
restrain a child or adolescent. Ability
to handle a variety of duties which may be interrupted or changed by immediate
circumstances. Computer experience and
adequate typing skills. And ability to administer First Aid and CPR, if
necessary. RTF experience and experience in CAASP
setting strongly preferred.
Phone: 215-643-5400 / Fax: 215-619-4701
Submit your resume to Regina Paul, Human Resources Manager, by mail, fax, or e-mail mailto:employment@wordsworth.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Provides
administrative support assisting in the smooth operation of the program. Requirements: At least two years prior administrative
assistant experience. High school diploma or GED. Strong computer skills in all
Microsoft office applications. Preferred:
Ability to type accurately and proficiently. Ability to operate dictation,
transcription equipment and other standard office equipment. Strong
grammar, punctuation and proof reading
skills. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. High level
concentration and accuracy.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Ability
and willingness to work with children forming trusting relationships. Working with children from various cultural
and ethnic backgrounds. Requirements: Full-time position
for an OTR/L in a day school program for kids with lower cognitive functioning
and behavior disorders, many of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. Responsible
for COTA supervision, individual sessions, group sessions and IEP goals (both
writing and monitoring). BS/BA from an accredited Occupational Therapy
educational program. PA license in Occupational Therapy.
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE Ongoing
Provide instruction in a
classroom setting to students in accordance with each individual IEP.
Evaluate and assess student instructional and behavioral needs. Plan,
develop, and implement individualized instruction. Monitor and assess
student performance and maintain appropriate records of academic performance,
attendance, social acclimation, etc. Complete appropriate written
reports, plans, and records relative to the educational program in a
professional and timely manner. Cooperate and communicate as a
multi-discipline staff team member through formal meetings and informal
consultations. Keep current with state and federal changes in education
policies and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Certification in Special Education; or ability
and willingness to obtain appropriate certification.
CORPORATE (
Phone: 215-643-5400 / Fax 215-619-0276
Submit your resume to Regina Paul, Human Resources Manager, by mail, fax, or e-mail mailto:employment@wordsworth.org
There are no positions at this time.
Submit your resume to Rochelle
Willis, Human Resources, by e-mail rwillis@wordsworth.org
SCHOOL
nURSE
Dispense prescribed
medications, first aid and oversee the health records of students. This is a
12-month position. Effective communication skills and ability to quickly form
trusting relationships with child/adolescent population. Sufficient mobility,
coordination and body strength to safely restrain a child or adolescent.
Ability to administer First Aid and CPR. Requirements:
Vocational
Provide pre-vocational exploration in area of
expertise. This is a 10-month position. Experience working with
special needs students desirable. Effective communication skills and ability to
quickly form trusting relationships with child/adolescent population.
Sufficient mobility, coordination and body strength to safely restrain a child
or adolescent. Ability and willingness to work with students of all levels. Ability to work with children from various cultural
and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to administer First Aid and CPR. Requirements: Bachelor’s
degree. Certification in Special Education or Vocational or
Industrial Arts; or ability and willingness to obtain appropriate
certification.
Wordsworth is implementing the Sanctuary
Model, an evidence-supported organizational approach for creating a safe
environment for the children and families we serve and the staff who serve
them. Sanctuary is a treatment and organizational model that is based on
understanding trauma and the impact it has on the lives of people, and we seek
staff to join us in our trauma informed approach to those we serve. For
more information about the Sanctuary Model please visit http://www.sanctuaryweb.com/.