Youth Advocate/Senior Case Manager
About The Position
The Youth Advocate will teach the young adult how to live in a shared apartment setting and link to resources within the community. They will meet with the young adult once a week and provide groups to build healthy living skills, communication and conflict resolution. Transitional Living Program assists youth in preparing for life as adults. Our staff teach and prepare youth in the program in the areas of job preparation, navigating housing options and financial literacy to manage paychecks, bills, and savings. These initiatives will propel our clients towards independent living. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https https://www.voa-gny.org/at-risk-youth
Requirements
- The position requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience in working with young adults (18 to 24 years old).
- Experience with providing Evidence Based Practices with youth-centered interventions using Housing First Principles, Positive Youth Development and Trauma-Informed Care is essential to this position.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This position shall also have a valid state driver's license with a safe driving record that meets agency policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage the intake and assessment process to orient the young adult to the program andproduce a comprehensive assessment of their service needs.
- Develop with young adult a mutually agreed-upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings and setting case management goals. Update the plan as required.
- Meet with young adult once a week to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals. Provide counseling that is supportive and strengthens his/her ability to make appropriate life decisions.
- Responsible for carrying a case load, consisting of 15 youths. Document case management activities in a confidential, timely, and concise manner in accordance to agency and funder guidelines. Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.
- Provision of 24/7 on-call consultation and support.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
