Case Manager

Under the supervision of the Case Management Program Manager, the Case Manager will be responsible for providing ongoing engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation for the youth on their individual case load. This commonly includes youth intakes, assessments, crisis phone counseling, client data collection, documentation, file maintenance, and follow-up care. In addition, the Case Manager will assist with general upkeep of the case management program, including regular program shift coverage, milieu management, crisis intervention, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring that the program is facilitated in a manner that meets Urban Peak's mission. Case Managers will work with youth ages 12-24 who are enrolled in Urban Peak's programming who are experiencing homelessness. The acuity of clients varies, but many clients will have unique goals related to mental health, substance use, education, employment, and housing. This position will ensure that interactions, interventions, and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and will emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.

Who You Are :

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years full-time of experience working with high-risk youth, OR a Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth, OR A Master's Degree in social work, psychology or a related field AND minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth.
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) is preferred (differential pay of +$2 / hr offered)
• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged, but not required
• The ability to connect well, work effectively and communicate in a culturally responsive manner with a diverse youth population.
• An understanding of trauma informed care and harm reduction principles, and an ability to implement these approaches.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency and client needs, in an environment that sometimes includes interpersonal conflict and chaos.
• Confidence in timely and accurate data collection and the ability to maintain accurate and thorough client files (this position will utilize Salesforce)
• Skill in operating office equipment, such as computers, software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Outlook; Teams) and telephones.
• Skill in mediating and de-escalating, particularly in sensitive situations.
• Able to make sound decisions, using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak's auto liability policy to transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle.
• Ability to pass both federal and state background checks and a pre-employment TB screening.

What You Will Do : Case Management

Milieu Supervision

Documentation

What We Offer :

Vision Plan

Who We Are :

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 12 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 136-bed shelter for youth ages 12 through 24, daytime drop-in services, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV / AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.