Medical Planning Specialist LPN (CUA 7)
Company: Northeast Treatment Center
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description TITLE: Medical Planning Specialist (LPN) COMPANY:
NET Community Care UNIT: Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) REPORTS
TO: Director of High-Risk Medical – Planning & Community Well-Being
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Fulltime FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt THE
ORGANIZATION: Net Community Care is a division of Northeast
Treatment Centers (NET), a non-profit organization serving the
Philadelphia region. As a designated Community Umbrella Agency
(CUA) for the Department of Human Services, Net Community Care
operates CUA1 and CUA7, providing comprehensive child welfare
services focused on safety, permanency, and family well-being.
Grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural humility, Net
Community Care works to stabilize families, support youth
development, and ensure children can grow in safe, nurturing, and
permanent homes. The organization is committed to strengthening
communities through collaboration, accountability, and continuous
learning. HIGHLIGHTS: Looking to get away from the bedside and
spend less time on your feet, but still use your nursing knowledge?
Do you value the importance of health literacy for urban families?
Are you comfortable translating medical jargon into terms families
and lay people can understand? Does doing a home visit to help
support a parent’s knowledge and medical of the child appeal to
you? Then, being a medical planning specialist may be the role for
you. No weekends or on-call. SUMMARY: The Medical Planning
Specialist (MPS) is a Licensed Practical Nurse who uses their
nursing knowledge to support and enhance the Community Umbrella
Agency’s (CUA) capacity to address the needs of children with
medical complexities and/or children who are medically vulnerable.
This role supports the needs of all children CUA-wide as it relates
to serving planning consultation, tracking of medical records,
assessing and monitoring progress of children with medical
conditions. The MPS will be CUA specific depending on CUA case
quantity. The MPS intervention is offered in the home of children
with medical complexities and/or children who are medically
vulnerable that are receiving In-Home services or NET Foster Care
services. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ·
Active/unencumbered LPN License in the state in which services will
be performed. · Certificate of completion of an accredited LPN
program · Pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred. · Basic
knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel preferred. ·
Computer competence and proficiency required. · Valid Driver’s
License and ability to drive agency vehicles. · Current CPR/First
Aid/AED certification · Current PA Child Abuse Clearance · Current
FBI Clearance · Current PA Criminal Clearance ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS: · Free from contagious disease/infection · Must
demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as
indicated in NET's vison, mission, and values statements. · Strong
working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office) and
ability to work with various digital information systems. ·
Knowledge of general medical/surgical diagnosis and care. Knowledge
of pediatric care, community nursing and behavioral healthcare
strongly preferred. · Knowledge of culturally competent values,
principles and practices required. · Able to work a seven-hour day,
five days a week in person. · May be required to use own vehicle
when other means of transportation are unavailable. · Health
Assessment and TB test required. · 10 child welfare credit hours
annually · Ability to work with diverse populations.
Keywords: Northeast Treatment Center, Cherry Hill , Medical Planning Specialist LPN (CUA 7), Healthcare , Philadelphia, New Jersey
