Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOVERVIEW :The hours for this position are Sunday : 8AM-4PM, Monday- Thursday : 10AM-6PM. This position will serve youth and young adults at Arnett House, The Center's independent living program which focuses on LGBTQ and trafficked youth. The Arnett House Case Manager will be assigned clients from both the residential and non-residential tracks of the Arnett program and will provide intensive, basic, and independent living skills assessment, training, supervision, referrals and support, as needed. This position will be part of the house staffing coverage, as well as assist trafficked and LGBTQ youth in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning and skill building in order to address immediate life and safety issues, reducing the risk of continued sexual exploitation and abuse. This is a full-time position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :Crisis intervention, case management & youth advocacyIndividual counselingMilieu management and assisting residents in daily life skillsCommunity outreach to youth-serving agenciesMaintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policiesReferral readiness and referral servicesAssessment and intake of youth in needCase managementAble to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekendsAccurate and timely case and program record keepingRepresentation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assignedUnderstand and promote strength-based service delivery (youth leadership, asset development)Familiar with independent living skills curricula, philosophy and teaching approachesFamiliar with the homeless / runaway youth service system and community resourcesEffectively manage time to meet responsibilitiesEngage youth to offer services and referralsParticipation in supervision, staff meetings and trainingsTransportation of Clients, when required and consistent with agency policiesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS :A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field; and (2) two years of experience with navigating systems and crisis case management, or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. A Master's degree is preferred.In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record informationProof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter.A valid driver's licenseRegular access to a motor vehicleAutomobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property DamageAccess to a telephoneThe Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
