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Department: Impact
Supervisor: Sr. Director, Community Solutions
Status: Hourly, Nonexempt, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Compensation: $30 / Hour
Location: Multiple locations in Allentown PA
Grant funding: This position is funded through December 31, 2027, with the opportunity for renewal pending future funding.

Position Description
Provide direct service case management and family stability support to families experiencing housing instability or facing imminent risk of eviction in Allentown, PA, particularly within the Franklin Park neighborhood and surrounding zip codes.
The case manager works collaboratively with community organizations to support housing stability, reduce disruptive school mobility, and promote long-term family stability. This is a grant-funded position employed by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
 
Work Experience and/or Education Required 
Two plus years paid or volunteer experience in a range of the following: direct service in community, health and human services program management, case management, social work or housing services, education considered in lieu of experience.
 
Skills Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer. 2

Benefits Package
In addition to the base pay, annual COLA, individual performance bonuses and shared success bonuses, this position is eligible for a full benefits package including subsidized medical, vision and dental insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid leave policy.
 
Work Location
This position is expected to be 95% in person across multiple community organization sites, with occasional opportunities for remote work.

Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
401K with company match
Paid Life Insurance
Long term disability leave
Wellness program
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible work schedule
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Student loan forgiveness program
Onsite gym

Culture
With our organization, you will be working every day to ensure children succeed in school, families achieve self-sufficiency and seniors thrive in our community. We offer competitive salaries, opportunity for growth, the camaraderie of great co-workers and a comprehensive benefits package.

We believe that diversity of thought as well as cultural diversity of staff and volunteers strengthens our ability to achieve our mission, vision, philosophy and values. United Way is committed to having a workforce and volunteer teams that reflect and celebrate the diversity of our community in all respects. Candidates who are in groups they believe are underrepresented are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
Provide direct service case management and family stability support to families experiencing housing instability or facing imminent risk of eviction in Allentown, PA, particularly within the Franklin Park neighborhood and surrounding zip codes.The case manager works collaboratively with community organizations to support housing stability, reduce disruptive school mobility, and promote long-term family stability. This is a grant-funded position employed by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

Requirements
Two plus years paid or volunteer experience in a range of the following: direct service in community, health and human services program management, case management, social work or housing services, education considered in lieu of experience.
Happy to work in person in community in the Franklin Park neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
Not a family member of a current UWGLV employee or board member
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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