Case Manager - temporary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington • Yakima, WA

1d • $22 - $27

About The Position

The Independent Living Skills Case Manager will be responsible for preparing and supporting current and former foster youth who are participating in Youth and Young Adult Services and Independent Living Skills (ILS) Program to transition out of the foster care system into independence. The Independent Living Skills Case Manager will work with youth and young adults by increasing youth’s skills, knowledge, and competency in all life domains. Employee is supervised under Youth and Young Adult Services. This position will provide coverage within Yakima, Kittitas, Grant, Adams Counties, with the potential for infrequent travel to Chelan, Douglas, and Whitman Counties depending on need.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social services or a closely related field and one (1) year of documented experience OR Bachelor's degree in social services or a closely related field and two (2) years of documented experience OR Associate's degree and three (3) years of documented experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent credential and five (5) years of documented experience.
• Documented experience must be working with children or youth in one of or a combination of the following settings: State licensed in-home or facility-based daycare, or professional nanny; School setting or early learning center Mental Health Hospital; Juvenile Rehabilitation facility, detention center, law enforcement, or corrections; A child placing agency, residential care program, or as a licensed foster parent; Conducting supervised visits; or Working as staff directly with children or families in a community service organization
• Understanding and ability to work with youth in the foster care system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational ability with an attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
• Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
• Interest in working both individually and as part of a larger team serving the same population
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the guidelines of the contract with the State of Washington for providing Independent Living skills training for eligible youth who are between the ages of 15 to 23.
• Assist youth in transition from foster care into independent living through hands on skill building, navigating community resources, and developing program participant’s ability to advocate for their needs.
• Offer developmentally appropriate opportunities for youth to participate in skill development through both individual and group trainings, in areas such as employment, housing, money management, permanency and education.
• Recruit and retain program participants with ongoing, creative relational building with program participants to ensure participants receive regular engagement to meet their goals.
• Maintain a case load of program participants through a variety of techniques, including Motivational Interviewing to ensure engagement across a large geographic area.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment to social workers, caregivers, community service providers and program youth regarding participation and offerings by Youth and Young Adult Services Programs
• Utilize a variety of techniques to engage and support program participants in developing life skills goals.
• Monitor and adjust progress on the achievement of life skills goals through intakes and quarterly goal setting with participants
• Create, develop and facilitate small group workshops or trainings focused on life skill development.
• Provide adequate and supportive supervision during trainings and workshops to ensure a supportive environment for participants.
• Coordinate services with other foster youth program staff under the Youth and Young Adult Services program throughout the assigned service area.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers.
• Document activities in client records and complete accurate reporting according to agency and contract standards.
• Participate in trainings and supervision appropriate to the position to develop and monitor professional development, professional goals, and performance goals.
• Willingness to travel to outlying service areas in agency vehicle in previously listed counties.
• Willingness to work an adjusted schedule to accommodate client needs including an occasional evening or out of area travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED