Case Planner Outreach

Alternatives For Girls • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

We are looking for a Case Planner who can deliver quality case management services that support youth street and community outreach to at-risk, runaway, and unhoused teens.

Requirements

• Solid organizational and case management skills
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Good decision-making, conflict-resolution, and effective listening skills
• Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality
• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
• Must possess a current driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/database

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, homeless or involved in high-risk activities, such as: gangs, violence, drugs, truancy, sexual activity is strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Recruit at-risk youth from the community. Conduct street outreach with Peer Educators to locate and inform homeless, runaways and at-risk youth of AFG’s programs and services.
• Provide case management services that help at-risk youth meet basic living needs and find safe/ stable housing, employment, a pathway to education, transportation, and parenting support.
• Maintain ongoing contact with participants to provide individual (and family) support services through case planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, mentoring, referrals, resources, etc.
• Develop and facilitate community workshops on topics such as: sex trafficking, teen dating violence, healthy relationships, teen pregnancy, STD prevention, etc.
• Research and develop community resources, make connections, and build partnerships with schools, local organizations, and agencies to serve the needs of program participants.
• Attend and speak at community events such as panel discussions and table resource fairs.
• Ensure completion and recording of documentation, and data entry for all project activities.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level