Case Manager (On-Call) - Arcadia

Overview

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.

Job Summary Supports low-income youth and young adults 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 specialized support to youth and young adults in education, job readiness/employment, housing, or other designated field. Develops strong collaborative community relationships and provides extensive information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA.

This On-Call position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Case management support is provided to PSH clients as needed, along with other related assigned duties. Through our programs we 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; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center’s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.

This position is ON-CALL and ONSITE. This position will primarily support the Arcadia Drop-In and Shelter program, but will occasionally be asked to cover shifts at various locations in Seattle and King County, as well as a location in Tacoma. This position requires flexibility for hours, ranging from daytime hours, to overnight hours and weekends. There is no flexibility for remote work.

• 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)

• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $24.50 – $27.50/hr

• Provides specialized services to youth and young adults 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.
• Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
• Case management support is provided to PSH clients as needed, along with other related assigned duties.
• Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
• Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
• Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.
• Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to…