YSIC Case Manager (with Authorized Driver)

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Y Social Impact Center (YSIC) is seeking a Case Manager to support low-income youth and young adults in developing independent living skills. This role provides specialized support in areas such as education, job readiness, employment, and housing. The Case Manager will foster strong community relationships, offer extensive information and referral services, and create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The YGS Social Impact Center serves approximately 5,000 youth, young adults, and families annually across King County, Pierce County, and other Washington counties. Our programs focus on reducing risk factors, navigating systems for successful life transitions, ensuring stability and wellness during crises, and building competencies and social capital. Program areas include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Given that many of our clients have experience with foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we value relatable lived experience in our staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.
Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.
To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents.
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test, Driving with an open container of alcohol, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run – property damage only, Racing, Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance, Speeding over 20 mph, Fleeing and/or eluding police, Any other felony driving conviction(s).
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history. More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license, Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death, Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle.
Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.
The YMCA of Greater Seattle will conduct individualized assessments of applicant criminal histories.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.
Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
Driving duties for this role are optional, but preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized services to youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.
Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.
May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.
Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.