Case Manager, Youth/Young Adult

Diocese of Venice in Florida•North Port, FL

About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. serves Southwest Florida through a variety of programs that provide services including but not limited to Pantry and Food, Direct Financial Assistance, Senior Programs, Behavior Health, Educational Programs for Children and Adults, Housing, Nutritional Programs and Anti-Human Trafficking based on a foundation of Catholic teachings.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred.
1 year of experience working with children, youth, families or a special population or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Strong communications and relationship skills.
Ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner while being a role model.
Working knowledge of database reporting systems and Microsoft Office.
Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to pass a Level II background screening.
Must be able to work a 37.5 hour a week schedule and flexible schedule which could require night an weekend hours on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and coordination for the youth homeless demonstration rapid rehousing project.
Providing emotional support to the client throughout the case, helping them feel safe and understood.
Coordinating services with other agencies as needed to ensure that the client’s needs are met.
Helping the client obtain needed services such as housing, medical care, education support, or vocational training.
Developing long-term plans with the client that address their needs in the short term and long term ; Communicating regularly with clients on their progress toward their goals
Conducts assessments or screenings with participants to evaluate the need for support, strengths, and areas of growth.
Guide program participants in goal setting and decision-making process.
Completes and maintain case notes and documents service statistics.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and supportive counseling techniques.
Other duties as assigned.