Case Manager, Independent Living Program

Description

Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare since its founding in 1895 as an orphanage, later becoming Sunny Hills Services. Today the organization operates in Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa counties, serving nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members each year with behavioral and mental health services, early school intervention, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side by Side values individuals passionate about helping underserved youth and families and fosters a trauma-informed workplace that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

This position is 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $29.00 to $34.01.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for full‑time employees, increasing to 4 weeks after 2 years of service (for all non‑school based employees).
• 2 weeks sick leave for full‑time employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff.
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self‑Care Anniversary Day each year.
• 99% employer‑paid medical for full‑time employees, including platinum level Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, or Anthem options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees may purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
• 403b retirement plan with match after one year of employment.
• Professional development and other learning opportunities, including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online.
• Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents.
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000.
• Pet insurance.

The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides every eligible youth in care with independent living skills training to support their transition to a successful, independent lifestyle. ILP services are currently delivered to youth ages 14‑21 by Side by Side in partnership with Alameda County Social Services.

The ILP Case Manager supports systems‑engaged youth in preparation for adulthood and navigation of and graduation from the Independent Living Program. The Case Manager co‑creates Independent Living goals and plans and provides intensive support to each youth on their caseload to ensure attainment of those goals. Each Case Manager must be on site daily for one week in a six‑week rotation;

the position may transition to hybrid based on demonstrated autonomy and consistent fulfillment of youth needs.

• Provide client‑centered, strengths‑based, and culturally responsive case management and coaching services to a designated caseload of ILP‑eligible foster and probation youth, helping them with housing, education, employment, wellness, and permanency matters.
• Regularly meet and assess needs of each youth on assigned caseload, support goal attainment (including TILP objectives), and help them problem‑solve and address challenges.
• Meet clients in the field when needed to assist with accessing local resources and support services.
• Monitor clients for safety and stability risks and provide immediate response to urgent needs.
• Support at‑risk populations (perinatal teens, LGBTQ, CSEC) in accessing services unique to their situation.
• Meet with youth and their care team in the community to encourage participation in ILP‑related services.
• Advocate for and refer participants to appropriate services (housing, mental health, health, employment, tutoring, etc.).
• Attend continuing education and professional development trainings to strengthen capacity to deliver quality service.
• Be on site daily for one week in a six‑week rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attend monthly community tabling events to promote youth and family awareness.
• Collaborate with ILP team to develop, implement, and iterate on culturally relevant programming for systems‑engaged youth.
• Provide support at ILP…