Foster Care Associate Case Manager

Community Youth Services • Olympia, WA

14d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Community Youth Services’ Foster Care Program is seeking compassionate and dedicated Associate Case Managers to support families and youth. The role helps families create stable, nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic environments; proactively prevent and resolve conflicts and crises; strengthen family units; and enhance community well-being. Associate Case Managers foster parenting skills, connect families with vital resources and community supports, and empower caregivers. They also provide youth with mentorship, positive role modeling, constructive activities, and support in developing resilience, personal strengths, and independent living skills. The role involves collaboration with case managers and the care team to support each family’s progress.

The position pays $21.12 to $27.08 per hour, depending on experience. On-call positions are available for dynamic shift coverage. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter describing their experience and interest in working with youth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One year of experience working directly with youth, or two years of social services education. Education used to meet this requirement must be in social science or a related field; a transcript will be reviewed to determine whether courses qualify.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid TB test results from within the previous 12 months before hire, or ability to obtain a negative TB test within 30 days of employment.
• Successfully clear a thorough background check, with no history of causing harm, particularly to children or vulnerable adults.
• Maintain a clean criminal record demonstrating professional and personal integrity.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, at least five years of driving experience, and a good driving record for the past three years.
• Proof of auto insurance with coverage of $100,000 or more.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to respond to the diverse needs of the organization’s community.
• Acquire CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification within 30 days of employment; certification is required before starting some positions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support families in creating and sustaining supportive and therapeutic environments.
• Apply behavior management strategies and track progress to promote positive change.
• Arrange individual time with youth for constructive activities, securing necessary permissions.
• Facilitate activities that enhance independent living skills.
• Collaborate with case managers on service plan development and implementation.
• Guide families in utilizing and developing community supports.
• Understand and meet youth supervision and safety requirements, providing mentorship and positive examples.
• Provide transportation assistance for youth as needed.
• Ensure proper supervision of youth during organized activities and visits.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interactions and activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $21.12 to $27.08 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible scheduling; on-call positions are available for dynamic shift coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED