Youth Supportive Housing Case Manager
About The Position
Provides case management and direct support to program participants to achieve project outcomes, including independent living skills coaching, budgeting support, goal planning, resource coordination, and facilitating family reunification sessions with youth and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Collaborates with the Kent County Youth Action Board on recruitment, service delivery strategies, and host engagement and retention. Maintains weekly communication with youth, advocates for and represents youth interests in program meetings and disputes, communicates youth needs and preferences to hosts, families, and program staff, and supports youth participation in family reunification efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility encouraged to accommodate client needs
Responsibilities
- Provides case management and direct support to program participants to achieve project outcomes
- Independent living skills coaching
- Budgeting support
- Goal planning
- Resource coordination
- Facilitating family reunification sessions with youth and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
- Collaborates with the Kent County Youth Action Board on recruitment, service delivery strategies, and host engagement and retention
- Maintains weekly communication with youth
- Advocates for and represents youth interests in program meetings and disputes
- Communicates youth needs and preferences to hosts, families, and program staff
- Supports youth participation in family reunification efforts
Benefits
- 401 (k) with match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid sick time
- Supportive and fulfilling culture
- Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups
- Market-driven and equitable salary practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
