CUA Wellbeing Specialist

Company: Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Starting Salary: $40,000 Status: Full time and on site Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm Location: Philadelphia, PA 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 The Well-Being Specialist serves as specialist focused on physical, mental and dental health as it relates to the children and youth, we service. The Well Being Specialist works specifically to achieve health and wellbeing related requirements and outcomes. The Well-Being Specialist works as part of the CUA Case Management Team to assist with achieving the medical objectives in the Single Case Plan (SCP). The Well-Being Specialist works with families at designated home visits to help parents establish positive parent-child relationships, to support child safety across environments, to promote healthy child growth and development and to support the emotional well-being of children and families. The Well-Being Specialist assists the family in identifying a primary health insurance, accessing the insurance, identifying a primary doctor and accessing that service, identifying a dentist and accessing that service. Key job tasks/duties/responsibilities of Well-Being Specialist Acts as a liaison between DHS Medical Unit Ability to demonstrate working knowledge in the following topics: infant care, child health and safety, maternal and family health, infant and child development including language and literacy, role of culture in parenting, child abuse and neglect, child trauma and early brain development, and supporting the parent-child relationship preferred. Assist with making sure that all children and youth involved with the CUA receive timely medical, dental, and behavioral health examinations and interventions. Medical and dental appointments must be completed at the prescribed intervals. Coordinate, track, and monitor these medical services and appointments for families at the direction of the CUA CM or Supervisor, or both. Transport children, youth, and families to and from these appointments as directed by the CUA CM or Supervisor, or both if necessary. Consult with DHS Nurses, when necessary. Consult with the DHS Medical Eligibility Unit (MEU) and the DHS Health Management Unit (HMU) as needed to ensure continuity of medical insurance and care. Attend Court Hearings as needed but never in lieu of the CUA CM. Document any activity performed per policy and ensure all documentation is in the appropriate section of the case file May be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Intervention Supervisor as needed. 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 Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent is acceptable; however, a bachelor's degree is preferred. Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to set priorities in critical situations. Strong Customer Service insight. An applied understanding of general ethics and confidentiality. Maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. 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 fingerprint results, Child Abuse clearance, Criminal Record clearance, and Medical Exam and TB test results along with other documentation. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.

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