Summary

The Resource Parent Support Worker (RPSW) provides primary support to resource parents working with/caring for children placed at the General level of care. The RPSW engages in a variety of activities intended to promote the stability of General placements by ensuring that resource parents have the knowledge and skills they need to manage and cope with challenges exhibited by children in their care. The RPSW is chiefly engaged in face-to-face coaching, behavior modification, and service coordination, but also carries out tasks related to communicating with external partners and auditing and reporting on assigned cases.

Job description

Summary of Position

The Resource Parent Support Worker (RPSW) provides primary support to resource parents working with/caring for children placed at the General level of care. The RPSW engages in a variety of activities intended to promote the stability of General placements by ensuring that resource parents have the knowledge and skills they need to manage and cope with challenges exhibited by children in their care. The RPSW is chiefly engaged in face-to-face coaching, behavior modification, and service coordination, but also carries out tasks related to communicating with external partners and auditing and reporting on assigned cases.

Contact with individuals, their families, representatives of private and public welfare agencies, representatives of professional and community groups, and the public, as well as support and coaching of resource parents are of major significance to the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Resource Parent Support Workers.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field including but not limited to sociology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, education, divinity, or public health administration
Minimum of one year of direct social work experience providing services to children and families in a behavioral health setting.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!
Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required
PA Child Abuse Clearance required
PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required
FBI Clearance required
PA Criminal Clearance required
Health Assessment required
TB Test required

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field including but not limited to sociology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, education, divinity, or public health administration
Minimum of one year of direct social work experience providing services to children and families in a behavioral health setting.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!
Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required
PA Child Abuse Clearance required
PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required
FBI Clearance required
PA Criminal Clearance required
Health Assessment required
TB Test required

Company overview

Northeast Treatment Center is a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Operating primarily in the Philadelphia region, the organization offers a range of therapeutic interventions and support programs designed to address various mental health conditions and addiction disorders. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, and specialized care for co-occurring disorders. As a community-focused healthcare provider, Northeast Treatment Center plays a vital role in addressing the behavioral health needs of the local population, providing accessible treatment options and supporting individuals on their recovery journeys. The center employs licensed clinicians, therapists, and medical professionals who deliver evidence-based treatments while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care. Their commitment to improving mental wellness and supporting addiction recovery makes them an important resource in the regional healthcare ecosystem.