CUA 5 Life Skills Coach
Company: Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Salary: $43,775 Job
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (pays overtime) Work Schedule: Mondays
through Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm Location: CUA 5 - 3300 Henry
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129 Please note: This position requires
regular work at our Philadelphia office and some travel within the
local community. We do not work remotely. ABOUT APM & CUA
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping
families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing
early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare,
mental & behavioral health, community and economic development,
housing, community school services, and violence intervention
services to the North Philadelphia communities. The Community
Umbrella Agencies (CUA) are community-based agencies established to
provide case management services and ensure the permanency,
wellbeing, and safety of the children, youth, and their families.
APM CUA is looking for compassionate and committed social workers
who want to create long-lasting impacts in the lives of children
and families. APM CUA 2 services the Lower Eastern North region and
CUA 5 services the Logan/Olney region. JOB SUMMARY To facilitate
and follow the movement of children through the permanency process
including the provision of crisis management and supportive social
work to CUA Case Managers and resource parents to effect permanency
and avoid placement disruptions. To provide, in concert with CUA
Case Managers and under the direction of the CUA Team Leader, the
services required by children and families engaged in the adoption
process. Function as part of the larger CUA team responsible for
achieving the target goals of improving safety, permanency, and
well-being of children, youth, and families. Provide home and
community life skills education and intervention services to
children, youth, and their caregivers toward ensuring family
stabilization, reunification, or other permanency. Make use of the
Casey Life Skills assessment in preparing the youth for successful
transition to adulthood. Teach and coach youth to understand and
perform life skills related to self-care, housing and money
management, work and study skills, career and education planning,
relationship, communication, and daily living skills. Work with
parents and caregivers who may have cognitive limitations, physical
or emotional disabilities, or any combination of these. Document
any activity they have performed within the timeframe outlined by
the Intervention Supervisor within the appropriate section of ECMS
unless subcontracted in which case using the CUA-prescribed form.
Conduct regularly scheduled visits to assigned families and to
establish and maintain a trusting relationship with families using
a strengths-based approach. Meet with the supervisor to evaluate
family status, parent-child progress and to discuss strategies for
improving outcomes. Complete all paperwork in compliance with
program requirements. Work as part of the CUA Support Team toward
achieving the objectives as established in the Single Case Plan
(SCP). Other tasks as required. BENEFITS Health Insurance through
Independence Administrators or $100/month reimbursement with proof
of current insurance Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife Basic
Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded) 403B Retirement Plan with
Company Contribution Flexible Spending Accounts for Health,
Childcare, and Public Transportation expenses Employee Assistance
Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other
resources Could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program as APM is a non-profit Voluntary Plans include Accident,
Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Short-term and Long-term
Disabilities Employee Referral Program 20 Days of Paid Time Off
include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies 12 Days of
Paid Holidays Use of company vehicle for transportation of children
in our care Convenient parking with parking pass (CUA 5 location)
Mileage Reimbursement Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s degree
in Social Work or related field including but not limited to
sociology, psychology, criminal justice, education, or public
health administration. A minimum of two years work experience in
social services with youth and families. Proficiency in English and
Spanish preferred. Strong organizational skills and maintain a high
degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
Experience in outreach activities, through volunteerism or another
source. Familiarity with the dynamics of diverse populations in
low-income areas. Demonstrated written, oral communication and
strong customer service skills Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as a team. An applied understanding of social
work ethics and confidentiality. Must have a valid driver’s
license. Key Competencies: Must demonstrate genuine empathy and
concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision,
mission and values statements. Culturally sensitive to the needs
and diversities of multi-cultural communities. Strong interpersonal
skills, respectful, and courteous nature. An applied understanding
of social work ethics and confidentiality. Skills in typing, basic
computer operations, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel. Knowledge of
social services, child welfare and family systems services. APM is
an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status. If hired, you will be asked to submit FBI
results, Criminal Record clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and
Medical Exam and TB test results along with other documents.
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