Independent Living Case Manager

Position: Independent Living Case Manager
Location: Community-based;
Clearfield County
Employment Type: Full-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Pay: $15.86 per hour

At Cen Clear
, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation:We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion:Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

Our program is growing, and we're excited to add two Independent Living Case Managers to our team! This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in foster care as they prepare for and transition into independent adulthood.

As an Independent Living Case Manager
, you'll provide direct support to youth in foster care, helping them successfully transition into independent adulthood. You'll develop individualized plans, coordinate with community partners, and empower young people by connecting them with the resources they need to thrive.

Ideal candidates demonstrate empathy, strong communication and listening skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries while delivering direct support.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a growing program, we'd love to hear from you!

• Travel within Clearfield County (travel required; mileage/time reimbursed per policy)
• Work 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• External Coordination: Build relationships with community partners, attend required meetings, and connect youth with resources like education, job training, and tutoring.
• Direct Service:
  Set and monitor individual goals, complete biannual assessments, lead one-on-one and group sessions, and engage in interagency support.
• Accountability:
  Submit timely documentation, meet billable hour requirements, and adhere to agency standards.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Manage your schedule, coordinate with team members, and contribute to planning with the Therapeutic Recreation team.
• Professional Development: Participate in training and workshops to build relevant skills.

• High school diploma;
• 2- or 4-year degree in therapeutic recreation or related field
• Experience working with youth
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation for travel within the community.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings to meet client needs.
• Must be willing to obtain additional training when required for job duties.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to network/collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Knowledge of treatment plans and experience working with adolescents
• Ability to work with adults and adolescents.
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire
  : PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate
• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and communities.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (If position qualifies)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Join us in fulfilling our vision:
To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities.

Cen Clear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.