Support vulnerable runaway and homeless youth to develop the skills they need to reach their full potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Case Manager is responsible for addressing the daily needs of runaway and homeless youth in shelter care. They will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed supportive services to youth and their family members to help them achieve permanent and safe housing stability and move toward self-sufficiency. In Basic Center, the primary focus is family reunification when possible. In TLP the primary focus is helping youth build the skills needed to live independently. The Case Manager is also responsible for engaging stakeholders through outreach, community education, and coordination of services with referring entities. Welcome youth into the facility, using a trauma informed approach to care, and crisis resolution techniques. Provide intake, assessment, and service care planning. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and materials. Keep other staff members updated and informed of complex or potentially explosive situations involving youth in care. Participate in individual, family, and group therapy modalities using strength-based and youth driven case management. Organize and supervise recreation, life skills, and other activities for the youth. Driving is a required part of the job. Maintain complete and relevant records as required by the agency, licensing, and funders. This includes youth case records, homeless management information system database, crisis contacts, and other relevant records. The youth's case records will include, but not be limited to: background information; diagnostic summary; establish goals and treatment plans and update plans as needed; record of involvement by other agencies; and follow-up information. Education and/or
Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field as required by CCI and CPA licensing Prior experience working with youth in an agency or group facility setting is preferred. A valid driver's license Must be able to work varying shifts including holidays and weekends Must be able to work a rotating weekly on-call shift
Pay:
$20.50 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Are you able to work varying shifts including holidays and weekends? This position requires a bachelor's in the human service field, is your degree in this field?