Youth Continuum is looking for a Permanent Supportive Housing - Case Manager to be a key member of the program team participating in the care, behavioral intervention and support of at-risk youth. They will be charged with monitoring, developing and coordinating all aspects of the clients’ program participation. Also, will spearhead Vocational, Social, Financial, Recreational and Interpersonal Development program goals and behavioral interventions as set by the Program Director/Manager. This position works in collaboration with Program Personnel and Community Resources to provide a successful transition to self-sufficiency and prevent long-term dependence on the social service system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide referral, advocacy, crisis intervention and counseling services to youth.
- Provide housing search and support, landlord engagement, etc. to secure housing.
- Liaison between Youth Continuum, Coordinated Access Network, landlord, etc.
- Provide Case Management services, including liaison with community resources.
- Complete all required documentation including case notes and HMIS, ensuring dataquality and completeness.
- Work closely with the property manager and/or landlord to ensure well maintained
- properties & HQS compliance.
- Provide supervision to ensure the safety and stability of program participants.
- Monitor program participants via announced and unannounced visits.
- Provide on-call coverage to program youth, 24 hrs/7 days.
- Participate in facilitating monthly groups with a focus on life skills development.
- Develop a written Service Plan with program participants outlining individualized goals including, but not limited to, employment, education, housing, budgeting and discharge planning.
- Monitor and document progress on goals.
- Assist clients to obtain appropriate, safe and permanent housing prior to discharge.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must have two to three years experience working with at risk youth, homeless youth, foster care youth, and/or young parents in a transitional and/or independent living environment.
- Relevant work experience of 3+ years will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
