State Of Washington Olympia , WA 98504
Posted 1 week ago
At the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy our mission is to empower at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive Washingtonians. The Academy envisions a world where young adults are equipped and respected as equal partners in building resilience in their families and communities.
If our mission resonates with you and you are seeking a meaningful career that will have a positive lasting impact on the youth we serve, we invite you to apply for the position of Case Management Supervisor where you will work in a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track.
This position reports to the Youth Academy Counseling & Coordination Specialist 3 (Case Management Coordinator) of the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy (WYCA) and is responsible for supervising and supporting the organization's residential and post-residential program, pilot regional advocate program, and case management personnel and their functions.
This job posting has been reopened and will remain open until filled. Applicants who have previously applied do not need to reapply. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and will be on-going. It is in the applicants' best interest to submit their application materials as early as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
Proficiency in Spanish is desired but not required.
Who we are:
The WYCA was established under the authority and guidelines of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. This is a voluntary program which includes a 22-week residential phase followed by a 24-month post-residential mentoring phase. The purpose of the program is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington. The National Guard Challenge Program is one of the most successful alternative education programs designed for high school dropouts or youth that are not progressing in a traditional high school setting and has graduated over 179,000 Cadets to date.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department and the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy visit www.mil.wa.gov/youth-academy.
What makes WYCA a great place to work?
Responsibilities of the Case Management Supervisor include but are not limited to the following:
Required Qualifications:
An Associate's degree,
AND
Two years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, educational, vocational, or health related programs.
Additional qualifying experience in casework, counseling, social services, teaching, marketing, public relations, human resource management, planning, directing and/or facilitating youth group activities, or experience in a related field will substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Knowledge of:
Skills / Abilities to:
Routinely work a 40-hour work week as scheduled to provide ongoing customer and program support.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Background Check:
Drug & Alcohol Testing & Use:
WYCA Campus:
Travel/Policies:
Union:
This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Work Schedule:
Normal working hours: Monday - Thursday 4/10 schedule.
The actual work hours will be established between the employee and the immediate supervisor and will start no earlier than 6:00 AM and end no later than 6:00 PM.
Incumbent must be willing to work beyond the established core hours/days when necessary to accomplish the day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
Duty will include periodic weekends depending on program activities and requirements, including responding to emergency situations in a reasonable amount of time when they involve Cadet health, safety, or security.
NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership Guidance:
Must be willing and committed to following the NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership and Appropriate Relationships Guidance, recognizing that as a staff member of the Washington Youth Academy, our positions have implied authority over Cadets, regardless of their residential or completion status. This policy prohibits staff members from touching Cadets in an aggressive or harassing manner or in any way inappropriate to a professional mentoring relationship. Hands-Off Leadership prohibits staff members from using unprofessional language, including profanity, vulgarity or off-color jokes when interacting with, correcting or motivating Cadets.
Must be willing to follow directives and law pertaining to Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships. The uncompromising expectation for behavior in word and deed on the part of staff is nothing less than complete transparency and total professionalism.
Driver's License:
Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Washington.
Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act to enter Washington State Military Department installation.
Telework Eligibility:
Due to the essential functions of this position requiring customer focused in-person contact with Cadets in residence as well as community stakeholders, this position is not eligible for telework.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:
If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please contact Patricia Acoba at patricia.acoba@mil.wa.gov or (360) 473-2622.
Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your email contacts to ensure emails sent to advise you of the status of your application do not get sent to your junk mailbox.
The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: patricia.acoba@mil.wa.gov; Call: (360) 473-2622, or 711.
State Of Washington