Clinical Case Manager, LifeSpring (Transitional Youth Housing) Program

Location

Vista, CA | United States

Job description

Position Summary

U nd e r t h e general s up e r v i s ion of the Li fe Spring Pr o gram Manager, provides intensive ca s e ma n a g e m e nt a n d i n d e p e nd e nt li v ing s kil l s d e v e lo p me nt to fo s t e r youth a nd p robation y outh tran s itioning into independent living. As s i s t y outh in d e v e lo p ing s k il ls , obtaining e m plo ym e nt, pur s uing ed u catio n al goals, a n d d e v e lo p ing l i f e p la n s that wi l l su p port ind e p e nd e nc e . S e r v i ce s a re p ro v id e d in a cli e n t - c e nte r e d, trau m a - in f o r me d, a nd culturally se n s it i v e m a n n e r t h at is c on s i s t e nt w ith Li fe li n e 's p hilo s ophy a nd mi s s ion to b uild se lf - s u ff i ci e ncy. P o s s e s s k no w l e d ge a nd exp e rti s e in r e latio n s hip to tran s itional age yout h , specifically former foster yout h , a nd the spec if i c i s s u e s surrounding this p opulation a nd d em on s tr a te ex c e ll e nt e ngag e me nt s kill s . Pro v id e s k i ll d e v e lo pm e nt opport u niti e s f or youth inclu d ing li f e s kills training, m e ditat i on, econo m ic lit e racy, tran s p ort a tion a ss i s tan c e , p ublic b e n ef its a d v ocacy, f ina n cial a s s i s tan c e, a nd t e na n cy tra i ning. Pro v id e s upporti v e se r v i c e s to par e nti n g y outh i n clu d ing i n di v idualiz e d h ou s ing, a s s i s tan c e s e curing childca r e , education a nd su p port, m at e r n ity/paternity p ro v i s io n s, a nd spe c ialized s e r v i c e s f or childr e n. P ro v id e s li n k a ge to s e r v i c e s wi t hin the co mm unity to su p port tr a n s ition to i n d e p e nd e nce as w e ll a s af tercare, inclu d ing b ut not li m ited to, m e ntal h e alth s e r v i c es , e ducatio n al ( c oll e g e or po s t -s e co n dary tr a ining) a n d e m plo y me nt s u pport, etc. Provide crisis management and safety planning to the youth in the program. Case management will have a therapeutic component and evidenced based practices should be utilized. Participation in county col l a b orati v e m ee ti n g s to id e ntify se r v i c e gap s , b arri e r s, a n d s ucce s s e s in or d e r to create b es t practi c es , p oli c i es , p roc e d ur e s, a nd p rotocol s . Pro v id e tr a ining and outreach a nd i d e ntif y a nd s e e k part n e r s hi p s with ot h e r a g e nci e s a nd orga n izations for coll a boration.

Required Qualifications

• MA in social w ork or r e lat e d f i e ld + 2 y e ars r e l e v a n t e xp e r i e nce with high risk youth required; BBS preferred
• BA in social work or related field + 5 years relevant experience with high risk youth required
• Exp e ri e nce w orking w i th high risk t e e ns a nd/or y oung adults i nclu d i ng tr a n s itional age y out h , spec if ically at risk-homeless youth, probation youth etc. required
• Available nights and some weekends for groups, events, and/or outings.
• A v ailable f or alt e r n ating e v e n i ng and w ee kend on - call s hi f ts f or cri s i s i n te r v e ntion

Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic engagement strategies to build rapport, identify strengths and barriers to participant self-sufficiency, and empower youth to achieve goals and permanent independence.
• Provide intensive and therapeutic case management services d es i gn e d to b uild a n d su p p o rt participa n t s ' r e latio n s hips w ith fami l y a nd co m m unity with a n em phas i s on p e r m a n e nt co n n e ction
• Utilize evidenced based practices to engage youth in participation of services that are client-centered, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, in order to improve the short/long-term health, safety, and well-being of youth.
• Utilize evidence based or promising practices as the preferred treatment modality for crisis management and safety planning, as well as individual and group sessions.
• Provide coordination of care with other mental health professionals, primary care providers, and other supportive services.
• Coordinate and engage youth in activities in the community to stimulate alternative interests, improve emotional and physical wellbeing, enhance self-esteem, and foster personal growth and satisfaction.
• Pro v ide s upport, a d v ocacy, life skills, r efe rra l s , cr i s isintervention, and employment readiness
• Carry a reasonable caseload required by funding source and provide responsive services in the office, home, and/or community setting.
• Pro v ide outreach a n d mar k e t i ng to pro s p e cti v e p articipa n ts a n d co mm unity p art n e
• Work clo se ly w ith H ou s ing Sp e cial i s t to s cr e e n a nd interview p ro s p e ct i v e p articipa n ts f or t he p
• Completes other duties as assigned

Schedule/Compensation

• FT/ nonexempt position
• Mon-Fri 8 hours a day may include evenings and weekends.
• Evening and weekend on call shifts
• MA or BA+5- [$24.22- $26.64 ] MA+BBS [ $30.00- $33.00] Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc . is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.

Come be part of a team who CAR 2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are C onnected to the communities we serve, A uthentic, and R esourceful. We are R esponsive to the needs of our clients and E ngaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary

$24.22 - $26.64 per hour