Job Details
Job Location Spokane, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day
Description
The Case Manager responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood, specifically obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement. The partnership with Youth Villages provides an evidence-informed program to serve young people 17-22.
Responsibilities :
Provide comprehensive direct services to young adults in the LifeSet model
- Provide individual intensive services to 8-10 young adults in home and community settings to assist with transition to adulthood and meet a minimum of one time per week face-to-face, provide additional support via phone, text or in-person as needed
- Meet with a young person daily when needed to ensure safety and stability
- Implement all interventions associated with a specific young adult and any additional resources or supports, including case management and collaboration with external key stakeholders and referral sources such as probation, DCYF workers, therapist, etc.
- Build engagement with youth and conduct ongoing assessments of their needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective
- Participate with on-call 24-7 rotation and respond in person at any time when it is determined to be necessary by the Program Director
- Adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines including confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandatory reporting
Complete all service plans and document according to policies
Develop and revise service plans on monthly basisDocument all service contacts within the required timelinesParticipate in supervision, professional development and team meetings
Attend all meetings related to the young adult with the purpose of gathering information specific to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the young adults permanency and long- term stabilityParticipate in weekly individual development and will participate in weekly clinical supervision and consultationAttend and actively participate in trainings and individual and team supervision and development to follow up and / or implement feedback and recommendations received from the Program DirectorPerform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Job Requirements :
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical 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.
Non-Physical Requirements :
Education
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field requiredMasters degree in field of Social Work, Psychology or related field preferredExperience
One-year related experience in counseling, case management or other related experience requiredSpecial Skills
Ability to maintain a flexible scheduleAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational ability with an attention to detailAbility to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goalsConflict resolution and group facilitation skillsWorks effectively individually and as part of a larger team serving high-risk youthBasic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated databaseAbility to work independently with minimal direct supervisionBilingual (English / Spanish) preferred, but not requiredLicensure, Registration, Certification
Valid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insurance for WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance providerFirst Aid / CPR CertificationEmployment is conditional upon :
Being cleared by DCYF criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWage Range : $22.00 to $27.00 depending on experience and education
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Benefits :
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 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 employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.