Case Manager - Rapid Rehousing

				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

Supports low-income youth and young adults who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice and/or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides specialized support to youth and young adults in education, job readiness/employment, housing, or other designated field. Develops strong collaborative community relationships and provides extensive information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA. This position will be assisting with our Food Lifeline pick up and drop off at the different South King County Sites, creating and facilitating workshops, holding a case load of up to 25-30 participants at any given time. Will be support as site coverage as needed. 

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 regular, full-time position with locations in South King County. Expected hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM. Tuesdays will be at our Arcadia Drop-In Center. Wednesday-Saturday will be split between South King County sites and meeting clients in community, as need requires. 

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.
* 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

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. 

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree preferred* in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. People with lived experience encouraged to apply. 
* 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.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This role transports clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required.* 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 andRun- property damage only (Incidents involvi
			

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