Case Manager - Young Adult Program

Job Location:

Richland, WA 99354, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Up to 50% ,

Job Shift: Day,

Position Summary:

The Case Manager for our Young Adult Housing Program (YAHP) is responsible for providing rental assistance and intensive case management for assigned youth between the ages of 18-24. The YAHP Case Manager will engage with youth and support them in learning skills to become self-sufficient with the ultimate goal of maintaining unsubsidized housing. This role requires frequent travel throughout the program service area, which includes all of Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, and Columbia Counties.

• Provide services to program youth with a strengths-based approach and utilizing Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing techniques in both individual and group settings
• Develop relationships with local landlords and housing authorities in order to secure apartment opportunities for program youth.
• Plan, organize and facilitate regular group events for youth, including roommate facilitation meetings, budgeting/savings meetings, and community building events.
• Teach youth independent living skills in an individual setting to support self-sufficiency. Assist youth in reaching their personal goals. Support youth in maintaining their housing and monitor their housing status.
• Conduct outreach activities to potential program youth. Arrange and facilitate interviews for clients seeking enrollment into the program and evaluate eligibility and compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Educate program youth on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Provide rental assistance payments in a timely manner directly to vendors on behalf of youth.
• Coordinate services with other foster youth program staff to ensure a coordinated delivery of service to clients.
• Enter data into the homeless client management information system, meeting all due dates and timelines.
• Participate in trainings and supervision appropriate to the position, including attending local homeless coalition meeting
• Perform other duties as assigned

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering, and performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree in social service, psychology, social work, or related field required

• 1+ year of experience working with teens and young adults

• Understanding and ability to work with youth ages 18-24
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
• Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
• Interest in working both individually and as part of a larger team serving the same population
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
• Knowledge of community resources

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ insurance provider
• First Aid/CPR certification - may be obtained after hire

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

$22.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment;
  Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education…