Youth Case Manager (SNUG)

Title : SNUG Youth Case Manager

Salary : $30.21 per hour

Status : Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Supervisor : SNUG Social Worker

Schedule : Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Regular travel and time spent in school environments is a required part of this schedule.

Function :

The SNUG Youth Case Manager will assist the social work department in providing case management services to victims of crimes with a focus on Middle / High School aged youth in the City of Poughkeepsie. This is inclusive of, but not limited to : providing direct service to clients such as navigating systems with which clients may interact, meeting basic needs, working towards long-term goals, applying for compensation through the Office of Victim Services (OVS), and connecting individuals to educational / supportive services. The Youth Case Manager will support youth development, healthy relationships, and instill positive behavior change amongst vulnerable individuals and groups. The Youth Case Manager will reduce violence in the community, support youth, carry a client caseload, and provide conflict mediation. These activities will be accomplished by using a public health approach to reduce and prevent violence within this population. The Youth Case Manager is central to the success of this initiative and is instrumental in developing, monitoring, and assessing risk reduction plans for vulnerable youth.

The Youth Case Manager will also be responsible for implementing workshops using evidence-based curricula related to gang and gun violence prevention, and use evidence-based curricula to implement weekly support groups for youth

Position Requirements :

• Associates degree from an accredited university
• Experience working in the social services field
• 2+ years of experience working in or near the SNUG target area(s)
• Must be able to pass all background checks for work with youth.
• Must be connected to the City of Poughkeepsie Community.
• Ability to work irregular / flexible hours.

Benefits :

Enthusiastically supports, practices and communicates agency's mission and statement of values.

Our Mission : Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.

Our Agency Values :

Integrity - Being honest and trustworthy

Compassion - Extending empathy and understanding to others

Hope - Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive in the face of challenge

Diversity - Promoting a vison of community comprised of wide-ranging assets

Respect - Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement

Community - Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives

Justice - Promoting social and economic equity and fairness

Quality - Striving for excellence in every aspect of our work

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required. Candidate must have experience working with vulnerable populations. Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence, violence-related injuries, and / or the criminal justice system are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities :

Competencies :

Other Requirements :

Work Environment - This position is housed in the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie. Regular local travel is required. Candidate must be able to get to and from various work locations throughout the day, including Family Services, Poughkeepsie City School District locations, and community partner offices.

Please be aware that the schedule is subject to change throughout the year based on supervisor discretion, programmatic needs, and school needs. Flexibility in working hours is required to meet the needs of the program and community.

Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.