Case Manager I - Youth Resource Team

St. Joseph Center•Santa Monica, CA

63d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include providing case management to assist vulnerable youth to re-engage in the educational system, attain economic viability and achieve personal resiliency.

Requirements

Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.
Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.
Ability to speak fluent Spanish and English language is required.
At least one year’s experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.
Delivered case management services to at-risk and gang-involved youth (ages 10–24), coordinating with schools, after-school programs, and camps to develop individualized support plans focused on education, behavioral goals, and community engagement.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to use widely supported internet browsers.
Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with working with the TAY population is preferred.
Experience and/or a strong interest in immigration issues and/or family systems.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted outreach, engagement and education activities to Santa Monica youth that meet the criteria as “Opportunity Youth” services in order to increase education, economic viability, and personal resilience.
Help prospective youth and their families access needed to community resources and supports.
Assist in establishing eligibility for services as defined by agency and funding sources.
Perform routine case management activities while working with other program staff providing services to clients.
Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure integrated services.
Participate in regular Santa Monica Youth Resource Team meetings as well as agency and/or funders.
In conjunction with other staff, coordinate activities, recruit participants, arrange event logistics and provide staff support.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.