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Services: Connecting to Community Resources

Case management is a key method of service delivery within the agency. The case management services provided through Friend Inc. complies with professional practice standards. The NASW Standards for Social Work Case Management is used as a template, providing guidelines for case management best practices. Friend, Inc. Community Services continually assesses the human services needs of residents in Northeastern Berks County. We tailor our services to address those needs efficiently and effectively. The client’s ability to become self-sufficient is our ultimate goal.

To accomplish this goal, each client meets with a case manager who will work with the client to get the appropriate assistance. When a client contacts the case manager, they can usually expect the following procedure to occur:

  • Individuals contact our agency and a process of gathering information begins. A pre-screening takes place to ensure the individual or family is in our service area and to determine household size.
  • Our case managers meet individually with clients to evaluate the obstacles facing them and to work diligently to find the resources necessary to help them overcome, anticipate and rebuild their lives.
  • Clients meet with a case manager to determine the specific service plan required for each individual and/or family. The case manager determines what the main issue is and provides assistance and guides the individual and/or family in that direction.
  • Information and referrals are provided to appropriate human service agencies in order to meet client needs.

Case Management: CASE Statement (PDF)

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658D Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530

610-683-7790

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April 24, 2021

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Employment Opportunity

Friend, Inc., Community Services, 658D Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530  is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The executive director is the key management leader of Friend, Inc.  As such,  the Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plans of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing and community outreach. The position reports to the Board of Directors.

Please forward resume and cover letter to Ms. Sandi Wise at Friend Inc., or email to Ms. Sandi Wise at  by November 30, 2020.

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