Case Manager

SMYAL•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SMYAL is hiring a Case Manager for the Transitional Youth Housing Program. This role involves providing client-centered case management services to address residents' education, mental health, physical health, and permanent housing needs/goals through coordinated activities and referrals. The Case Manager assists youth in obtaining appropriate permanent housing and/or reunifying with their family or kin, if clinically appropriate. The position focuses on connecting youth to holistic supportive services with the goal of developing skills that lead to sustainable independent living upon graduation from the program.

Requirements

Master of Social Work or equivalent master’s degree
2+ years case management experience
Knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities and issues, housing interventions, and mental health support
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to pass an employee drug screening

Nice To Haves

LGSW or equivalent license in mental health field or license eligible highly preferred
Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop mutually agreed upon client-identified goals, complete assessment of service needs, youth primary goal is permanent stable housing in the community; provide weekly 1-hour case management to each resident of the 12 youth residents.
Provides individual and group counseling.
Coordinate psychosocial, legal, and medical referrals as needed.
Provide SPDAT and need assessments to non-resident community youth as needed.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed, facilitate peer mediation, and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment.
Assists clients in advocating for and obtaining benefits and entitlements.
Plan and lead group meetings with residents.
Assist in program management duties including but not limited to, coordinating with volunteers and outside stakeholders, participating in community events, engaging in population advocacy.
Liaise with other service providers and assist in outreach efforts.
Responsible for developing and maintaining community partnerships.
Responsible for distributing food and transportation funds to residents, reconciling receipts and tracking purchases.
Present psychosocial needs, strengths and limitations of all assigned clients during supervision and interdisciplinary (staff meetings) care planning meetings, and case consultation.
Responsible for maintaining accurate, up to date, client records and documentation, and clinical notes.
Responsible for ensuring residents are held accountable to program rules and responsibilities.
Screen program candidates for admission, completing resident intakes, orientations, and graduations (exits).
Perform monthly unit checks to ensure that units are safe, clean, and adhere to program rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain partnerships with outside organizations for supply donations and volunteering events.
Create new resident kits and prepare units for resident move in and move out.