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First Place for Youth · 14 hours ago

TAY Services Case Manager

San Francisco, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.62/hr - $35.09/hr

3+ years exp

First Place for Youth is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. The TAY Services Case Manager provides intensive case management to help youth who have faced homelessness achieve self-sufficiency and independent living through comprehensive support and resource coordination.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Case-management and skills development to participants in program

Conduct monthly meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goals

Create and deliver impactful service plans for participants that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of wellness, budgeting, long-term housing, education, employment, parenting, relationships and overall health

Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants’ progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills

Prepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessary

Support participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision making

Assess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals

Work collaboratively with Education and Employment Specialist and participants to improve resumes and cover letters, submit job applications, prepare for interviews and secure full and part-time employment

Coach participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy and increase success in job retention

Form partnerships with community agencies that can help link participants with community connections, building networks, wellness and employment opportunities

Create new linkages with community-based organizations, on-site resources and housing stability support through the case management process to help build participant transition to independent living

Help participants move into supported housing. This includes helping participants secure and transport furniture, shop for home necessities, and locate resources in their new community

Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspections

Display and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral and eviction prevention support to participants as needed

Client meetings scheduled as needed to ensure successful transition to independent living

Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participants

Guide tours for funders and community providers to demonstrate how First Place for Youth partnerships with Affordable Housing agencies provide TAY with a stable and affordable housing solution

Coordinate community events and workshops to assist participants with independent living skills

Actively participate in weekly coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners

Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with TAY Program Manager

Maintain files for caseload and update monthly paperwork

Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Case managementYouth developmentCultural competencyMental health supportService plan developmentSocial emotional learningCollaborationDocumentation skills

Required

BA Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required

At least three years' experience working with homeless, at-risk, transition age (18–24-year-old) or foster youth populations with complex presentations including presentations of chronic trauma

A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging

Must be comfortable working in community settings

Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues

Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participants

Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth

Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adults

Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check

Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed