Ymca Of Greater Seattle Tacoma , WA 98402
Posted 5 days ago
Overview Our Commitment to Equity The 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. Job Summary 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. The Y's Social Impact Center is seeking a motivated, skilled and caring individual for the role of Case Manager for the Arlington Apartments.
Arlington Apartments are located in Tacoma, WA and owned by the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA).The building has 58 units of housing designed for young adults. This position will work within a team to provide case management services to residents at Arlington Apartments. Services include supporting each participant to achieve their goals towards maintenance of safe and stable housing, employment, education, navigating resources, building community, and developing life skills as they strive for self-sufficiency.
This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that 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; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment.
Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems. Posititon Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days will be Friday - Tuesday overnight awake shift. Hours may flex as program requirements need.
What you'll get from working at The Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Retirement with generous employer contributions Free access to mental health resources Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs Hiring Range: $24.00 - $27.00/hr Responsibilities Provides specialized services to support young adults achieve their goals in education, employment/career development, safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, health and well-being, and life skills. Build strong relationships with Arlington Apartment tenants to provide effective and substantive resources. Supports day and swing shift case management, by coordinating meeting times and resources.
Helps program participant's coordinate on site mental health and/or substance use therapy, and other forms of therapeutic support. Understands and uses best practice philosophies in the field, including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, housing first, harm reduction, de-escalation, etc. Ability to update clear, professional, timely participant case notes as needed, and other documentation in designated databases.
Teams effectively and collaboratively with other YMCA staff and/or community partners. May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus. Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings and one on one supervisions as scheduled.
Ensure that program safety procedures are followed and in compliance with all YMCA training requirements. Ability to stay awake, be energetic and maintain a positive presence during the entire overnight shift is required. Other duties as assigned Code of Conduct for Applicants Qualifications • Bachelor'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. • Experience 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. • Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities. • Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Ability 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. • Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification. • Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training. • Prefer 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.
Ymca Of Greater Seattle