Position Title:    Bilingual LEAP Case Manager

Reports To:        LEAP Coordinator

Department:      Direct Services

Program:           Linkage and Engagement After Prison (LEAP) Program

Status:               Full-time, Nonexempt, eligible for benefits

Basic Function:                 

• Must understand and be willing to adhere to the philosophy and practice of harm reduction.
• Provide case management services to individuals currently incarcerated or those recently released from the Philadelphia County Prison system and who have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder.
• Provide consultation to other staff regarding prison issues on an as needed basis.
• Liaison with the staff of YesCare, Defenders Association, court officers, probation and parole offices.

Qualifications:                  

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, in social work or related field.
• Experience in human service delivery, case management, assessment and client advocacy.
• Understanding of the medical and psycho-social issues related to opioid use disorder and other health concerns.
• Experience working with incarcerated and/or re-entering populations preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of local resources.  Ability to work with various professionals, including medical, non-medical, and para-professional staff in the case management and prison system.
• Eligible to enter the correctional facilities as a contract employee.
• Flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or French.

*Please note that while the majority of programs at Action Wellness serve clients living with HIV, this is a program that serves those living with opioid use dependence who are HIV negative