Case Manager Lead,Foundational Community Supports; FCS Res Specialist Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Social Work

Position: Case Manager Lead, Foundational Community Supports (FCS) Res Specialist

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

This position will be instrumental in further developing the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program. This position will assist program leadership to train, lead and expand the Foundational Community Supports program at the Y Social Impact Center. 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 program coordination, operational support and leads staff trainings for the FCS Program. Assists program directors in advancing program and operational goals. Provides program participants with a welcoming and supportive environment.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that 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; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

What you'll get from working at The Y

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) available immediately upon hire
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range: $/hr

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm

Responsibilities

Provides Foundational Community Supports program coordination and information to other Y Social Impact Center staff as needed. Coaches staff in program areas to ensure highest level of service.

Work with Program Director and other internal teams to further develop the FCS program as it expands to other teams and departments.

Work closely with contract monitors to maintain program fidelity and contract compliance.

Complete Contract Fidelity Reviewer training ensuring internal program is contract compliant and participant in two external audits per contract year.

Provides specialized services to 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.

Carries a smaller caseload of up to 15 clients.

Supports program director(s) in ensuring high-quality service delivery, contract compliance and outcome achievement; must understand contract/grant terms and conditions.

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 related resources in the…

Case Manager Lead, Foundational Community Supports; FCS Res Specialist