Youth Case Manager Specialist

6 days ago

Kirkland, Washington, United States Friends of Youth Full time
Job Overview

The Youth Case Manager Specialist provides intensive case management and supervision for a small case load of four to six youth who are receiving shelter services at Friends of Youth.

This role requires partnering with youth utilizing a trauma-informed approach to work towards their self-identified goals, reduce barriers to staying housed, and transition to permanent housing.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Work closely with each youth's parent/guardian and/or case worker to coordinate care while the youth is in shelter.
  2. Utilize a 'wrap-around' service model to develop and coordinate family meetings towards the achievement of client goals.
  3. Attend and contribute to team meetings.
  4. Ensure consistent communication and accurate documentation.
  5. Lead psycho-educational groups and participate in weekly case staffing meetings.
  6. Maintain organized, confidential case files, document behaviors, maintain logs, and complete timely reports.
  7. Provide support to employee training and outreach for youth shelter services.
  8. Participate in professional development and training.
  9. Schedule meetings and update the program team regarding transition planning.
  10. Participate in on-call rotation to assist in the referral process and intakes as needed.
Case Management Tasks
  1. Provide strength-based case management services and ensure goal setting is client-centered.
  2. Conduct assessments, coordinate services, develop goal plans, and provide discharge reports.
  3. Provide weekly individual case management sessions and facilitate groups with clients.
  4. Collaborate with families, social workers, and legal advocates to create housing stabilization plans.
  5. Link clients with community resources and provide after-care referrals for unmet needs.
  6. Provide after-care reports for up to three months following exit Maintain case files in an organized and confidential manner.
  7. Provide support and training to employees as requested.
  8. Assist in floor coverage and supervision of youth as scheduled or needed.
  9. Attend provider meetings in the community and assist in outreach efforts to help ensure awareness of youth shelter services.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
  • Strong commitment to Friends of Youth's mission, vision, and values.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth, young adults, and families.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction philosophy, and strengths-based practice.
  • Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.
Estimated Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits
  • Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees.
  • Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Retirement plan with match.
  • Transgender Health Benefits.

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