Case Manager, Housing Navigation- HYS-SDS

Friends of Youth • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

The Case Manager of Housing Navigation assesses, diverts, and navigates young adults and young families who are homeless to facilitate connection to King County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). They utilize engagement techniques to assist young adults to successfully transition from the streets into housing. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly  Union Status: Union Reports To: Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human-service field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, including supporting youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
• Experience providing case management services with an emphasis on trauma-informed, positive youth development, housing first and harm reduction.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal background check, including fingerprints.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid Washington State driver's license, auto liability insurance, and a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or approved medical/religious exemption request).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with motivational interviewing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and timely documentation of client files, including enrollment forms, goal plans, confidentiality, compliance related documents and case notes.
• Compile monthly reports in compliance with agency and contract requirements.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings and monthly case management team meetings, case consultation meetings and team meetings.
• Meet weekly with their supervisor to discuss programmatic updates and current caseload.
• Enroll young adults who are homeless into housing navigation as needed, carrying a maximum caseload of 35.
• Provide outreach, navigation and diversion services that focus on housing placement and assist clients in developing and meeting their individual goals.
• Asist in obtaining the necessary documentation required for housing, such as third-party homelessness verification and identification and securing additional financial assistance when needed.
• Assist clients in navigating any challenges related to the housing application process, responding to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) requests.
• Identify education resources and job training services.
• Offer a series of training courses on interview preparation, career exploration, etc.
• Assist with locating financial aid resources. 8. Assist with gaining access to ongoing healthcare.
• Assist with obtaining access to transportation for attending appointments, job interviews, school, etc.
• Provide strength-based case management services and ensure goal setting is client centered.
• Conduct client intake and assessments.
• Engage clients in the development of Independent Living Plans (ILPs), to include education, employment, life skills, mental and emotional health, physical health, permanent housing, support systems and other individualized goals.
• Provide weekly individual case management sessions with clients. 5. Support clients with identifying housing resources and applying for housing that meets their individual needs, including subsidized, low-income, and market-rate options.
• Maintain accurate and updated client records and data on progress towards goals.
• Complete quarterly service reports.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare services for clients upon program exit.
• Participate in agency and professional group training and conferences to increase professional knowledge.
• Encourage clients to increase positive connections and expand personal support network.
• Collaborate with other employees, to ensure clients are connected to appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Develop referral network of specialized service providers.
• Collaborate with other case managers, local government, school, and area employers to create jobs and mentoring opportunities for clients.
• Work with community volunteers to develop new program resources and career options for clients.
• Advocate on behalf of youth and young adults for system change.

Benefits

• Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees