Case Manager - Independent Youth Housing Program

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Independent Youth Housing Program (IYHP) Case Manager will work closely with young adults aged 18-23 who have aged out of the foster care system in Washington state to obtain and maintain housing in the community. This program provides rental subsidy, ongoing case management and community connection to help support young adults in their pursuit of independence. This Case Manager position is a great opportunity to be a part of a team that is highly committed to working with young people who are aging out of the foster care system. We help youth and young adults navigate systems and opportunities for housing, employment, and education. We are grounded in a strength-based approach that supports young people as they build life skills and achieve their personal goals. We are a strong and collaborative team, and we work closely with other partner agencies to serve young people throughout King County. This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.
Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.
Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.
Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below: YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: Speeding Improper Lane Change Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way Failure to Obey Traffic Signal Failure to obey Traffic Sign
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following: DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test Driving with an open container of alcohol Reckless Driving Hit andRun– property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification) Racing Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance Speeding over 20 mph Fleeing and/or eluding police Any other felony driving conviction(s)
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history.
More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
Hit andRunresulting in bodily injury or death
Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized services to a caseload of 15-17 youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans for every youth on caseload.
Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.
Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.
May supervise volunteers, interns or national service members (AmeriCorps, etc.).
May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.
Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
Other duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information. Other Savings plans available upon hire.
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits
Some benefits only available to full-time staff

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