Overview The Young Adult Housing Program (YAHP) Case Manager will be responsible for implementing the program per contract guidelines and for providing rental assistance and intensive case management for program youth between the ages of 18-24. The YAHP Case Manager will engage with youth and support them in learning skills to become self-sufficient with the ultimate goal of maintaining unsubsidized housing. Employee is supervised under the umbrella of Foster Teen Programs.
Responsibilities Provide services to program youth with a strengths-based approach and utilizing Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing techniques in both individual and group settings.
Conduct outreach activities to potential program youth. Arrange and facilitate interviews for clients seeking enrollment into the program.
Implement selection process to screen youth and select/enroll program youth.
Enter program youth into the homeless client management information system, meeting all due dates and timelines.
Develop relationships with local landlords and housing authorities in order to secure apartment opportunities for program youth.
Plan, organize and facilitate regular group events for youth, including roommate facilitation meetings, budgeting/savings meetings, and community building events.
Teach youth independent living skills in an individual setting to support self-sufficiency. Assist youth in reaching their personal goals. Support youth in maintaining their housing and monitor their housing status.
Evaluate each program youth's eligibility and compliance with program policies and procedures.
Educate program youth on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
Provide rental assistance payments in a timely manner directly to vendors on behalf of youth.
Coordinate services with other foster youth program staff within Youth Services to ensure a coordinated delivery of service to clients.
Participate in trainings and supervision appropriate to the position.
Travel within the counties served to meet with youth.
Work as part of a team with other Youth Services staff.
Attend local homeless coalition meetings.
Support program offerings in Youth Services such as Independent Youth Housing Program (IYHP), Consolidates Homeless Grant (CHG), Anchor Community Initiative (ACI), Young Adult Housing Program (YAHP), Foster Youth to Independence (FYI), and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project (YHDP).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Job Requirements: The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements: This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering, and performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Service, required
Experience
1 to 3 years' experience working with Adolescents
Special Skills
Understanding and ability to work with youth ages 18-24
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational ability with an attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
Interest in working both individually and as part of a larger team serving the same population
Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
Knowledge of community resource
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' insurance provider
First Aid/CPR Certification
Employment is conditional upon:
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Wage Range : $22.00 to $27.00, depending on education and experience
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Benefits:
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.