Youth Care Manager
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“For many of our youth, their village isn’t handed to them…it is Found.” – Katie Nzekwu, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced social worker who is familiar with navigating traditional systems or care related to schooling, behavioral and physical health, housing, community partnerships, etc. This individual must be skilled at identifying the right resources and developing and evaluating strong care plans that will provide greater stability for our young people to mobilize them to reach their full potential.
Core Accountabilities
Lead the intake, discovery, and orientation process for young people enrolling with Found Village
Build community partnerships and establish strong relationships with providers and community agencies to ensure the needs of our young people are met as they arise
Collaborate with the coaching team to assess needs of Found Village youth and design, develop, implement and evaluate a resource care plan
Provide care coordination of key cases when multiple community partners are involved in support of coaches
Work with young people and their coaches to support mobility efforts and resourcing needs
Remove barriers to opportunity and create ease in accessing needed support and services; educate and support the programming team around community resources and support available
Build a system of support that allows for more proactive support and care
Use data to recommend changes and improvements and bring suggestions to the team
Connect young people and volunteers with resources that alleviate barriers to self‑efficacy, including housing, mental health, food, and supplies
Identify, manage, and track available opportunities, resources, and services
Support development and leadership of the Resource Team Volunteers, interns, and collaborators, coaching them to execute strategy and facilitate resource and opportunity connections
Promote an environment of safety and stability for young people that encourages healing, belonging, and relational interdependence
Provide crisis support as needed
Be part of the Found Village team and be constantly learning and growing!
Desired Traits and Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or related field
3+ years of experience working with children/youth
Licensing to supervise up-and-coming social workers
Understanding of the importance of relationships in supporting youth to meet their full potential
Boundless hope for youth from hard places and relentless advocacy for their needs
Strong awareness of community resources, excel at building partnerships and proven track record of removing barriers to opportunity
Skilled with needs assessment, situational analysis, action planning and goal setting
Exceptional communicator (interpersonal, written) and active listener
Strong collaborator who can facilitate a team to achieve a common goal
Highly flexible and adaptable, comfortable in a growing organization that pivots when needed to optimize work for our youth
Creative problem solver with strong conflict‑resolution skills
Takes initiative and is tenacious about overcoming challenges
Effective project manager—very well organized, manages time and resources well
Familiar with Motivational Interviewing approach and techniques
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Enjoy working in a fun environment and focus on mental health through positive self‑care activities
Bonus: Trauma‑informed and experienced working with youth in the foster care system
About Found Village
Found Village partners with families and communities in need, supporting teens who have been out of school and government programs. We aim to elevate the voices of our youth and provide them with the support that a typical teenager born into a different circumstance would inherently receive. Our populations include foster‑care teens, emancipated youth, teens in single‑parent homes, and teens experiencing difficult life circumstances. We believe a holistic approach is essential for meeting the needs of young people in crisis.