Case Manager (THP Domestic)

Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County Inc•Norwalk, CA

31d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Position Summary: Counsel and support Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP+ 21-25) in developing basic like skills, identifying community resources, and planning for their own self-sufficiency.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with Transitional Aged Youth.
Case Managers assigned to mono-lingual clients must be proficient in the Transitional Aged Youth primary language (if Spanish) or must be able to work effectively through interpreters.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and provide safe, reliable transportation of young adults to necessary appointments and activities.
Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to First Aid/CPR.

Nice To Haves

Working with special needs populations such as pregnant/parenting or Transitional Aged Youth with mental illness, behavioral problems, and/or system-involved strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
Assist Transitional Aged Youth to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Shared Living Agreement (SLA); and other required plans depending on program.
Provide individual and group instruction in basic life skills.
Provide individual and group instruction in job-readiness.
Assist Transitional Aged Youth in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.
Assist Transitional Aged Youth in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.
Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation.
Assist Transitional Aged Youth n obtaining safe and appropriate housing.
Assist and provide education to Transitional Aged Youth about higher education opportunities.
Encourage and support Transitional Aged Youth transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.
Meet with Transitional Aged Youth for face to face case management services or schedule regular contact meetings as outlined per agency and Community Care Licensing standards.
Present psychosocial needs, strengths and concerns of Transitional Aged Youth during supervision.
Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.