Case Management Specialist

Bridge Over Troubled Water • Boston, MA

10h • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Case Management Specialist will provide case management support to youth residing in our Liberty & Brunson Houses. The Case Management Specialist will have demonstrated the ability to complete housing applications and obtain vital records/resources with young adults. Additionally, this position will provide individual and group work with youth teaching life skills such as budgeting/financial management, employment readiness and stress management curriculums, etc.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (excel, word, etc.) and utilizing electronic record systems.
• Experience assisting individuals in obtaining housing.
• Experience assisting people in getting IDs and vital records.
• Experience facilitating skills-based groups (i.e., financial management, budgeting, life skills, etc.)
• Experience using Motivational Interviewing and/or Collaborative Problem Solving
• 2-4 years of clinical/case management experience with youth and young adult populations
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with residents, team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.

Responsibilities

• Meet with YYA to provide assistance in getting IDs and vital documents, referrals and general resources.
• Complete CHAMPS Housing applications with youth as needed.
• Complete Housing Navigator searches and housing applications with youth as needed.
• Complete service plans with YYA.
• Document all youth interactions in ETO, Bridge’s electronic records system.
• Provide life skills groups to youth utilizing Bridge programs including financial management, building credit, establishing routines, managing stress, etc.
• Provide residents with advocacy, referrals, and supportive counseling, as necessary.
• Meet with residents from Liberty & Brunson House monthly for individual case management.
• Complete the Millionaires Club Protocol with prospective residents interested in living at Liberty & Brunson House.
• Track residents’ work, savings, and investments monthly.
• Assist in planning monthly house meetings with Liberty & Brunson House Residents.
• Follow all of Bridge’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain program statistics and client records.
• Document all interactions with YYA in ETO
• Create individual service plans and YYA progress towards meeting their goals.
• Complete HUD assessments as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick time, vacation time, personal time) as well as 13 paid holidays and a birthday holiday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with 3% matching of contributions after90 daysof employment
• Employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts, commuter pre-tax benefits, employer paid short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Ongoing job training, including four off-site half-day trainings each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees