Case Manager

Justice Resource Institute • Boston, MA

1d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Are you the Case Manager we have been looking for? In this position you will be
able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the
community!

JRI’s Youth Harbors program provides services to high school students who are
experiencing homelessness. Our staff aim to help these youth survive and thrive
by equipping them with the skills and stability they need to graduate high
school and transition into adulthood. We provide housing assistance, drop-out
prevention services, career development and finical literacy coaching,
connections to health care providers, post-graduation planning services, and
life skills development. Most importantly, we create a support network around
each student providing them the security of knowing that there is always someone
they can reach out to for help.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bachelor's degree or two years of experience working with a similar population in education and/or human services.
• Must have experience working with adolescents and families, educational settings, provider community and/or related service providers is preferred.
• Must have proficiency in report writing and computer skills.
• Knowledge of homeless practices and policies is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
• Applicants must maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to an insured vehicle as travel is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• YOU will be based with an office inside of a high school and work inside and outside of the school to provide wraparound case management to homeless unaccompanied students and students at-risk of becoming unaccompanied and homeless.
• YOU will receive referrals from school personnel and work collaboratively with appropriate school and community providers to support the academic and nonacademic needs of Youth Harbors students.
• YOU will conduct pre-screening eligibility assessment, intake, program, and discharge processes.
• YOU will provide direct assistance and referral services to meet eligible students’ housing, employment, academic, health, and independent living needs.
• YOU will share full and timely information on evolving student caseload and risk issues with the Program Director.
• YOU will establish and facilitate collaborative partnerships with school, community, and government partners.
• YOU will maintain timely and comprehensive case records and program data information.
• YOU will demonstrate clear professional boundaries with students and collaterals in a school and community setting.
• YOU will stay current regarding evolving best practice and homeless issues.
• YOU will attend all required professional, management, agency, and in-service training.

Benefits

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees