Case Manager - Independent Living Program

Overview

Our Commitment to EquityThe 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

The Independent Living Program (ILP) Case Manager position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team in our Foster Care Services department of the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

The ILP Case Manager provides services to youth and young adults (15-23 year olds) across King County, as they age out of the foster care system.

Case management services are youth-centered and youth-driven, and include supporting each participant to achieve their goals toward safe and stable housing, employment, education, navigating systems, building community, and developing life skills as they strive for self-sufficiency after they transition out of the foster care system.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center 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 anticipated working hours of Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am-5pm.

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)

Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range : $24.00 $27.00 / hour

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.

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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.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as authorized drivers for the Y using your vehicle. To meet this requirement, you must be age 21+, have a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI / DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc.

within 5 years) and proof of current auto insurance; minimum recommended coverage limits are $300,000 per incident, and current vehicle registration is required.

You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.

Our Commitment

The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana.

We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [email protected] or the HR department at 206.382.5082.