Case Manager - Homeless Youth Services - full time
About The Position
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Case Manager for its Homeless Youth Services (HYS) program. HYS provides intensive case management to youth ages zero to twenty-one who live in York or Cumberland County and are at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. The program aims to help youth and families achieve stable housing and meet basic needs, supporting the safety and stability of the entire family, including caregivers and siblings. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based out of the South Portland office and serving Cumberland and York Counties. The work week is flexible and includes evenings. Driving may be necessary for meetings, trainings, occasional offsite client visits, or travel to an agency location; this may include transporting clients. A good driving record is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
- At least one year of relevant human services experience working with families and children who have experienced mental health issues, trauma, substance use disorder, and/or poverty.
- Ability to respond to crisis situations in the moment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Flexibility regarding scheduling.
- Computer proficiency for data entry and recording, including Microsoft Office and email.
- Ability to meet physical requirements associated with family visitation, including climbing stairs.
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and typing, and frequent lifting and carrying of small children or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- A good driving record; driving may be necessary for meetings, trainings, occasional offsite client visits, and travel within the program service area, potentially including client transportation.
- For contracts that have Rider D: ability to pass criminal background, child protective service, and sex offender checks.
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- Direct experience volunteering or working with and for young people in advocacy, youth development, youth leadership, or direct social services.
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive case management to youth and/or families in York and Cumberland Counties who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Support youth and/or families in finding and obtaining stable housing while promoting safety and security.
- Connect youth and/or families with services and resources that meet basic needs and support and stabilize the whole family.
- Participate in program initiatives.
- Attend team meetings.
- Coordinate service teams for each youth and/or family.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off accrual.
- Nine paid holidays per calendar year and up to three floating holidays per calendar year.
- Medical benefits at a reasonable cost.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Agency-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an agency match; all employees are eligible.
- Tuition reimbursement, offered once per year through an application process.
- Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
