Case Manager

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families. Being employed by Sasha Bruce, is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission-oriented organization, that has a kind and caring work environment, and makes a difference in our community every day. In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan. About Chloe House Chloe house is a Pre and Post- Transitional Care Facility for adolescent girls referred by the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment while fostering relationships with our community partners to ensure successful and positive outcomes for our residents. Job Summary: The Case Manager will report to the Program Manager of the Chloe House. They will provide support to clients and work with relevant staff to assess and identify needs and appropriate services to ensure success of the program. The schedule for this position is 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm Monday- Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, psychology, or another relevant Human Services field preferred OR 3 experience in the human service field preferably working with adolescents and/or young adults required
A minimum of 2 years of extensive experience with at risk youth
Competency in crisis intervention and de-escalation
Strong communication and organizational skills required
This is a full-time, exempt level position. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation; pass the required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records, if necessary.

Responsibilities

Completes all necessary funder specific admission processes with clients when referred to the Therapeutic Group Home including intake, program rules and policies (confidentiality, bullying, release of information, etc.).
Provides support in creating, implementing and monitoring the Individual Treatment and Behavior Modification and Management Plans
Supports the Linkage to Care Coordinator in connecting clients with appropriate social services
Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients on caseload
Supports the reporting, planning and implementation of activity schedule at the program including various life skills, workshops and trainings on relevant topics to clients
Support or provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling when appropriate
Perform regular house check inspections inside the building and in the area immediately outside; monitor facilities and enforce program rules for client safety
Help provides office coverage, answer and record all phone calls and visitors
Complete service documentation in client case records within 24-48 hours of the service; maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files, written documentation, reports to track client progress and outcomes
Participate in regular biweekly team consultation meetings with the Clinician, Behavior Modification Technician, Linkage Care Coordinator and other staff working with shared clients
Complete 40 hours of training annually
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, regular supervision and community outreach events as required
Other duties as assigned
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks mission.