Lead Daytime Case Manager - YAIT

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.

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 staff supervision. 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.

• 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: $29-34/hr

Schedule:

7am-3pm; on-call director shift as needed

• Supports program director(s) with daily program coordination, staff coverage, assigned operations, and support to YAIT & Shared Homes (University House).
• Responsible for the daily operations and case management oversight of YAIT & Shared Homes (University House).
• Coaches staff in program areas to ensure highest level of service.
• Provides specialized services to young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
• Guides staff with caseload review, problem-solving, service coordination, and program operations.
• Provides task and coaching supervision to assigned employees, volunteers, interns, or national service members.
  
  - Reinforces professional boundaries and trauma-informed, youth-centered services and supports program director(s) with onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Supports program director(s) with service quality, contract and grant compliance, and outcome achievement.
• Understands funding requirements and communicates participant trends, service barriers, and recommendations for improvement.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with funding liaisons, service providers, businesses, and educational institutions.
• Researches best practices, maintains current knowledge of community resources, and develops and maintains a specialized resource library.
• Participates in required meetings, training, supervision, and other program requirements.
• Demonstrates…