NEW ALTERNATIVES, INC. · 1 day ago
Youth Case Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expNew Alternatives, Inc. is a community housing program focused on combating homelessness among youth. The Youth Case Manager will provide oversight and guidance to help youth achieve their personal goals while transitioning to adulthood.
Responsibilities
Monitor weekly tasks/ensure follow through with weekly schedule and program expectations
Model professional boundaries and professional use of self/resources (e.g. non-labeling language, client confidentiality with other clients, personal disclosure as it relates to client goals)
Provide psycho-education as needed on developmental tasks and relationship challenges, including domestic violence/healthy relationships, drug use/abuse, gender roles, and self care/coping
Utilize a Harm Reduction approach designed to non-judgmentally address client’s choices in terms of the function of their behavior in their environment
Utilize Motivational Interviewing Techniques within Positive Youth Development framework
Time requirements/training
Flexible hours to accommodate participant's schedules. Case manager must be able to work with a team of professionals to multi-task, prioritize, and provide crisis intervention as needed
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Required- Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related fields strongly preferred
Two years experience with foster youth required without a related degree
Flexible Schedules; Benefits With 30 or more hours a week
Preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Benefits
Excellent medical and dental benefits
Professional Development Assistance
Lots of room for advancement within the agency
Vacation and Sick Time
403B Plan
Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
Company
NEW ALTERNATIVES, INC.
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase