About this opportunity
YMCA of Greater Seattle lists this Daytime Case Manager- YAIT opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nOur Commitment to EquityThe Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
nJob Summary
nThis position is a Daytime Case Management role at the YMCA of Greater Seattle's longest running young adult Transitional Housing program. Supports low-income youth and young adults who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice and/or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides specialized support to youth and young adults in education, job readiness/employment, housing, or other designated field. Develops strong collaborative community relationships and provides extensive information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA.
nThis is a facility-based position requiring on-site presence during scheduled shift hours. This role is not eligible for remote or work-from-home arrangements
nThis position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center’s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.
nWhat You Will Get From Working at The Y
nnnMembership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
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nnMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
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nnRetirement with generous employer contributions
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nnFree access to mental health resources
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nnRapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
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nnDiscounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
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n nHiring Range: $ /hr
nSchedule: Sunday-Thursday; 9am-5pm. Shift time/day is subject to change based on site need.
nResponsibilities
nnnProvides specialized services to youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
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nnBuild strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
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nnDevelops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
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nnMust understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
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nnResearches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
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nnMaintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
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nnTeaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.
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nnTeams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
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nnBuilds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
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nnSupports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.
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nnPlans and facilitates regular resident meetings to support community building, gather resident feedback, and address program needs and updates.
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nnContributes to daily site operations including maintaining a welcoming facility environment, supporting schedule coordination, and assisting with program logistics and activities.
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nnMay assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.
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nnParticipates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
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n nCode of Conduct for Applicants (
nAll employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
nResponsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
nQualifications
nnnBachelor's degree* in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
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nnExperience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
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nnAbility to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
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nnStrong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
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nnStrong verbal and written communication skills.
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nnBasic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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nnAbility to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
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nnCurrent state approved First Aid and CPR certification.**
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nnCurrent approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.**
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nnPrefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
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n nnSome Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.
n n** Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
nAuthorized Driver Requirement
nThis safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as “authorized drivers” for the Y using your own vehicle. To meet this requirement, you must be age 21+, have a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI/DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within 5 years) and proof of current auto insurance; minimum recommended coverage limits are $300,000 per incident, and current vehicle registration is required. You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.
nOur Commitment
nYGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
nWe are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
nIf you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to
nMISSION STATEMENT:
nBuilding a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
nOUR VALUES:
nnnRespect
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nnResponsibility
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nnHonesty
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nnCaring
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nnPassion for Excellence
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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