Lead Case Manager - South King County Youth Shelter

Our Commitment to Equity The 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.

This program supports youth who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice, and/or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides general support to youth in family engagement, mental health, health and wellness, education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals. Provides information and referral services.

Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA.

The South King County Youth Shelter, located in Auburn, Washington
, is a 24/7 group home for youth ages 12-17, who are homeless or at imminent risk of homeless that have been self‑referred, referred by a provider, community member, street outreach team, or law enforcement. The SKYS Case Manger will work with youth to increase stabilization, transition youth to safe and stable housing, and work towards family reunification whenever possible. The SKYS Lead Case Manager will support general program operations and lead service planning development for all current residents and support aftercare for young people exiting services at SKYS.

This position is on site at our Auburn housing location.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y 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.

• 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) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range: $28-31/hr

Schedule:
Monday-Friday 11am-7pm

• Provides specialized services 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.
• Delegate tasks to Direct Care Staff and provide coaching on youth services.
• Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
• Supports program director(s) in ensuring high-quality service delivery, contract and licensing compliance and outcome achievement; must understand contract/grant terms and conditions.
• Participate in monthly meetings with DCYF social workers, Shared Planning Meetings, Family Team Decision Meetings.
• Case…