Case Manager - Young Adult Housing Program
$45,760–$56,160 year
On-siteYakima, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct outreach to potential youth and facilitate interviews for the Young Adult Housing Program. Screen and enroll eligible clients aged 18-24 using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches while entering data into the client management system. Secure housing by developing relationships with landlords and authorities, then provide rental assistance payments directly to vendors. Teach independent living skills, facilitate group events including roommate meetings and budgeting sessions, and monitor housing status to support self-sufficiency. Coordinate services with foster youth program staff and attend local homeless coalition meetings. Travel within served counties to meet with clients. Work Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm at a rate of $22.00 to $27.00 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Service
- 1 to 3 years' experience working with Adolescents
- Understanding and ability to work with youth ages 18-24
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Organizational ability with an attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
- Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
- Interest in working both individually and as part of a larger team serving the same population
- Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
- Knowledge of community resource
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' insurance provider
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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