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Bilingual Case Manager
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Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Base pay range
$54,000.00/yr - $54,000.00/yr
About Us Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.
This is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission-oriented organization that has a kind and caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day. In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.
Program Summary The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services. The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care.
The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services.
The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Case Management Services including coordinated entry to DHS youth housing programs and referral services for available programs throughout the community
Mental Health services where appropriate (partnership pending)
Sexual Health education and testing
Family mediation and counseling, as appropriate
Life skills classes
A place to establish meaningful relationships with caring adults;
Positive social engagement activities;
Positive creative and expressive activities;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, Masters strongly preferred
Minimum of three to five years of experience working with youth
Strong knowledge of community resources
Understanding of harm reduction philosophy, trauma-informed provision of services and positive youth development strategies
Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults
Flexible schedule - position may require some weekend and evening hours
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus
Experience working with LGBTQ youth is a plus
Strong communication and organization skills
Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention
Ability to translate positive youth development techniques into practice
Ability to deal with a multicultural and diverse setting
Basic understanding of computer and data base systems for managing case records
Ability to complete FBI Background check, Police Clearance, Child Protection Clearance, and Driving Clearance
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks’ mission.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Note: This description reflects the current job responsibilities and requirements and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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Bilingual Case Manager
role at
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Base pay range
$54,000.00/yr - $54,000.00/yr
About Us Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.
This is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission-oriented organization that has a kind and caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day. In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.
Program Summary The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services. The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care.
The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services.
The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Case Management Services including coordinated entry to DHS youth housing programs and referral services for available programs throughout the community
Mental Health services where appropriate (partnership pending)
Sexual Health education and testing
Family mediation and counseling, as appropriate
Life skills classes
A place to establish meaningful relationships with caring adults;
Positive social engagement activities;
Positive creative and expressive activities;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, Masters strongly preferred
Minimum of three to five years of experience working with youth
Strong knowledge of community resources
Understanding of harm reduction philosophy, trauma-informed provision of services and positive youth development strategies
Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults
Flexible schedule - position may require some weekend and evening hours
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus
Experience working with LGBTQ youth is a plus
Strong communication and organization skills
Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention
Ability to translate positive youth development techniques into practice
Ability to deal with a multicultural and diverse setting
Basic understanding of computer and data base systems for managing case records
Ability to complete FBI Background check, Police Clearance, Child Protection Clearance, and Driving Clearance
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks’ mission.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Note: This description reflects the current job responsibilities and requirements and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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