Case Manager - LifeSet

				Overview:

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

This LifeSet Case Manager position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team working with young adults in Pierce County! Case Managers work with a limited caseload (8-10 young adults at a time) doing intensive and clinically focused case management services, including treatment plans, safety planning, functional analysis, and supportive group and individual supervision. The LifeSet program is an evidence based case management model that is being implemented at the Y Social Impact Center in Pierce County in partnership with Youth Villages. We serve young adults 18-24 years old throughout Pierce County. We are grounded in a strength-based approach that supports young people as they build life skills and achieve their personal goals as they strive for self-sufficiency.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  

This is a full-time position, with expected hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

* Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household 

* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 

* Retirement with generous employer contributions 

* Free access to mental health resources 

* Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) 

* Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services. 

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff 

Hiring Range: $24.00 - $27.00/hr

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.
* Provides clinically intensive case management services to young adults, including conducting individualized treatment plans, safety planning as needed, and functional analysis.

* Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven treatment plans on a set treatment planning schedule.

* Participates in weekly supportive group and individual supervision sessions with supervisor and team.
* Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Code of Conduct for Applicants 

Qualifications:

* 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.**
* 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.

Personal Vehicle Driving Duties Preference 

This role has the potential to transport clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using your own vehicle (proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration are required). Driving duties for this role are optional, but preferred.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive. 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:

YGS Driving Record Standards

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. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  Speeding

  Improper Lane Change

  Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way

  Failure to Obey Traffic Signal

  Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

  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 (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)

  Racing

  Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance

  Speeding over 20 mph

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