Case Manager II

Larkin Street Youth Services•San Francisco, CA

7d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of the Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, strength-based case management services to homeless and/or marginally housed transitional aged youth (ages 18-24). You will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of bio-psychosocial, emotional, educational, vocational and functional needs of young people; develop an individualized service plan in coordination with Larkin Street Youth Services continuum of care as well as leverages relevant community resources as needed. The Case Manager II leads collaborative service planning and must have a thorough understanding of the stages of change and development. The Case Manager II must be comfortable providing services to clients outside of normal office settings, including but not limited to emergency shelter environments, congregate living housing placements, scattered site housing, and single room occupancy (SRO) placements throughout the city of San Francisco. This is a full-time position , eligible for full benefits.

Requirements

You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
You have some social services case management experience.
You are most excited to serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds.
You are a self-starter and team player.
Your colleagues describe you as compassionate, dependable, and patient.
You are willing to work holidays occasionally.
You work best in an on site, in person working environment. This role is 100% onsite/in person.
You hold a valid driver's license.
You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll": Client-Centered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trauma Informed Care Restorative Practices Harm Reduction Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Motivational Interviewing

Nice To Haves

You have experience working in drop-in services, shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and assessment; direct service linkage and referral; case planning and contracting; case coordination and advocacy; follow up and after care.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients.
Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and safety planning services, along with stress management and life skills development.
Assist young people in applying for and obtaining benefits and housing.
Assist in providing client resources of outside agencies and supportive services that promote the health and wellness of youth.
Work closely with community behavioral health providers and internal service teams to ensure coordinated and effective services.
Maintain accurate detailed observation and progress records and completes necessary electronic data entry into agency and city databases.
Identifies trends in data to assist in collaborative service planning.
Adhere to laws regarding confidentiality (HIPAA) and reporting requirements and maintains necessary compliance documentation.
Collaborate with fellow staff members and established community partners, including property managers and landlords.
Facilitate transportation and provides accompaniment to client appointments in the community.
Complete safety and wellness checks regularly in residential units.
Teach life skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting).
Participate in organizational meetings (e.g., all-staff, CQI, Client Practice, etc.)
Provide services when and where clients need them, including evenings and weekends when program needs dictate.
Support program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program.
Other general duties contributing towards the care and welfare of the clients we serve.

Benefits

Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
Clipper Bay Pass - Commute for FREE!
Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
Health Advocate Service.
Commuter Benefits Program.
Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.