Case Manager - Employment Specialist

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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 The Employment Specialist will work with unstably housed individuals ages 18–24 to help them gain job readiness skills, stabilize housing, and obtain employment. The Employment Specialist will conduct assessments, provide job training workshops, and assist young adults with internship placements, job placement, job retention, and wage progression. Additional duties include maintaining records of client progress, completing reports on demographics and program outcomes, making housing referrals, and collaborating with the YMCA's Housing Programs, employers to develop job opportunities, and ensuring clients meet workplace expectations. The role also involves co-enrollment with eligible young adults and working with staff to support clients in achieving success on the job. This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The Social Impact Center Y accelerates young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives, serving 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs across housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people served have involvement with foster care, the criminal justice system, or homelessness systems.

What You Will 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)
• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range : $24.00 - $27.00 / hour

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act.

Need help with the application? Reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org

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