Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary : The primary responsibility of the Shelter Case Manager is to respond to calls for assistance, crisis intervention, information and referrals from families, individual youth, schools and other service providers. Facilitate client problem-solving by providing emotional support, transportation, information and referral, case and systems advocacy, while working collaboratively with shelter youth workers in behavior management. Responsible for documentation, recordkeeping and monthly reports for all children entering the Ain Dah Yung Center, as well as arrange visits, passes and case planning. Assist in supervision and care to shelter residents as needed. Reports to the Residential & Administrative Operations Director. Some evenings may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for case management for runaway / homeless youth and street outreach clients in shelter.
- Will respond to call for assistance, crisis intervention, information, and referral and from families, individual youth, schools, and other service providers in situations of homelessness or risk of homelessness.
- Facilitate the client problem-solving process by providing emotional support, transportation, information and referral, case and systems advocacy, while working collaboratively with shelter youth workers in behavior management and emotional support of residents.
- Make connections and build relationships with networks and services linkages with other youth service providers for runaway and homeless youth at least up to 15 hours / week.
- Will provide information and service linkages to American Indian youth regarding health issues, chemical use, personal safety, and sexuality.
- Responsible for documentation, recordkeeping, and monthly reports within appropriate files and logs including the Master Roster Data Entry.
- Case Management responsibility for all children entering Ain Dah Yung Center. Arrange visits and passes and case planning, relay updates to other shelter staff and intake and discharge of clients.
- Will assess the educational, vocational, and employment needs of shelter residents and providing appropriate services or resources to meet those needs, (e.g. Special Education Assessment, Chapter I, Individual Educational Plan).
- Responsible for ensuring school attendance and facilitating school enrollment in a home-school or alternative school / educational program.
- Will act as primary liaison between shelter youth and collaborating parties : school, court and systems advocacy. Network and serve as a resource to other agency staff, clients and community.
- Maintain a network of job placement, educational, and employment opportunities for clients with agencies such as American Indian OIC, Ramsey County OIC, Twin Cities Rise, YouthBuild and other community-based programs (e.g. Guadalupe Area Project), and link clients accordingly.
- Provide systems (e.g. school-based, court) advocacy on behalf of student clients and work with program management in developing strategies to address systemic barriers to educational or vocational success
- Assist in supervision and care to shelter residents as needed.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience :
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in human services, child development, elementary / secondary education, or related field.Master's degree in human services, child development or related field is preferred.At least 5 years' experience working with youth (ages 5-17) who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behavior in a residential, therapeutic, group or classroom setting.Must have the ability to work constructively with youth who exhibit a variety of challenging emotional, personal and social behaviors.Must be knowledgeable of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Minnesota Indian Family Preservation and Minority Heritage Act.Must be knowledgeable of American Indian culture, family systems, community and resources.Must possess a working knowledge of child development and health.Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs / issues of American Indian homeless and runaway youth.At ADYC We offer for FT staff
Healthcare benefits- Medical, dental and vision
HSA
FSA
Life ADD
Short-term and long-term disability
401K
14 paid holidays and generous PTO.
Supplemental benefits through AFLAC
You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC's leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees' dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!
Salary Description
45,000 / yr