Case Manager

Position: Case Manager 2
Title: Case Manager 2

Status: Full-time, nonexempt, in-person

Pay: $26 - $31 per hour

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00am - 6:30pm

Location(s): La Mesa, CA

Urban Street Angels, Inc. ("USA") is a local non-profit organization founded in 2012 with a mission to end youth homelessness in the San Diego area. Currently, USA operates in three related areas. First, our supportive housing programs provide over 175 beds for transition-aged youth ("TAY" 18 - 24 years old) living on the streets in our community. Second, our rapid re-housing programs effectively bridge graduates of our programs to sustainable, long-term housing.

Third, our 5-Tool Trade Academy provides access to vocational training, career pathways, and employment opportunities for TAY in our supportive housing and rapid re-housing programs.

Position Overview: The Case Manager 2 supports transitional age you (TAY) in achieving long-term housing stability through income development, with a focus on trade programs, employment readiness, and job placement. Working under the direction of the Trade School Program Director, this role carries an intensive caseload and collaborates closely with Care Coordinators to ensure youth are progressing toward sustainable income. This position operates within a phased service model.

After youth are stabilized in Phase 1, they transition into a focus on employment and income development (Phase
2). The Case Manager 2 leads this phase with a strong emphasis on engagement in the Padres 5 Tool Trade Academy, aligning youth interests with career pathways, and supporting enrollment, participation, and successful program completion. This role is also responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships and consistent relationships that increase youth participation, program completion rates, and ultimately support youth in achieving independent living with minimal ongoing assistance.

Job Duties:

• Engage youth in meaningful conversations around career pathways, with a focus on trades opportunities
• Motivate and support youth in enrolling in trade programs or workforce pathways aligned with their goals
• Conduct individualized assessments focusing on interests, strengths, barriers, work history, and trade career goals
• Develop and maintain Employment Plans with measurable goals and timelines
• Support rapid movement toward employment or trade school enrollment without requiring "readiness" or symptom stabilization.
• Provide 1:1 coaching on resumes, interviews, professionalism, and job search strategies
• Deliver group workshops for employment readiness, trade pathways, and soft skills
• Assist with trade school applications, required documentation, and certification preparation
• Build and maintain strong employer partnerships across San Diego's trades and skilled labor sectors (construction, HVAC, electrical, solar, welding, plumbing, healthcare, etc.)
• Meet employers in the field to support relationship management and job carving
• Provide ongoing follow-along support to help youth maintain employment, including job coaching and on-site support as needed
• Identify early signs of disengagement and intervene in coordination with the care team
• Problem solve employment challenges using trauma informed, youth centered approaches
• Track retention milestones (30, 60, 90+ days) and help youth progress toward long-term stability
• Meet participants in the field trade schools, worksites, community locations, interviews, job fairs
• Attend community meetings, outreach events, and partner meetings representing Urban Street Angels
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in organizational databases
• Meet reporting requirements for grant contracts and funding partners
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policy, and legal guidelines
• Provide labor market insights, employment updates, and vocational guidance to program staff
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required training
• Support cross-team collaboration to ensure youth receive holistic services
• Participate in regular case conferencing and collaborate closely with staff to ensure youth are actively progressing through each phase of the program model and receiving…