The Nest - Case Manager

• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Case Managers provide individualized case management services to youth at risk of homelessness and currently homeless youth. Services include needs assessments, housing assistance, independent living skill building, education, housing support and referral to community resources.

Janus offers an excellent benefits program including medical, dental, life & long-term disability insurance; EAP; 401(k) and paid time off (varied eligibility waiting periods apply). Voluntary optional coverage is also available. Potential for pay differential for bi-lingual staff (preference for English/Spanish).

40 hours per week, with partial remote work.

• Associates (or higher) Degree in a social-services related field and experience providing case management services.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of access to community resources and ability to successfully assist clients in accessing needed resources.
• Experience in providing outreach and direct-service to at-risk and homeless adolescents.
• Experience demonstrating competence in fiscal responsibilities or duties

• Must value working in a multicultural/diverse work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad variety of individuals, including clients, landlords, school staff, and resource providers.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, self-directed in a community setting.
• Ability to speak and present information in both individual, small-group and large-group settings and to represent the program in community settings.
• Ability to accurately read, write, and interpret information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time and information efficiently.
• Willing and able to learn and navigate HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) and required data reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency and competence in computer use for research and reporting purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team-dependent environment and a willingness to receive and act upon feedback.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
• Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for performing the functions of the position.
• Math aptitude sufficient to provide education regarding home budgeting.
• Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as writing, copying, filing, computer use, phone use, faxing, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs in order to deliver/carry materials, and/or move furniture.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs in order to access clients’ homes and apartments is required.

• Requires driving a personal vehicle allowing for transport of clients and within the Clark County area. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residency, personal auto liability coverage ($100,000/$300,000 levels strongly recommended), and a driving record that permits coverage under the corporate liability policy. All employees driving for work purposes, whether driving a personal or agency vehicle, must complete the agency’s driving approval process prior to driving for work.
• Must pass criminal history clearance
• First Aid, CPR certifications and TB Test.

• Provides Case Management to program clients.
• Regular home visits and inspections.
• Provide life skills education (i.e. budgeting, home upkeep, time management, education and employment skills to program clients.
• Provide transportation to needed appointments to program clients
• Collaboration with community agencies, landlords, job sites and schools
• Assist program clients in accessing and transitioning to alternative housing options. This may include physically assisting clients in their move and providing transportation assistance. It will also include…