Aftercare Case Planner: Help Youth Achieve Stable Housing

Alternatives-For-Girls; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternatives For Girls in Detroit invites applications for a Case Planner (Aftercare). The role supports the mission by delivering quality case management services, meeting with program participants to complete intake, assessment, goal setting and discharge.

The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and 3–5 years of related experience; strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, diplomacy and tact.
• Good decision-making, conflict-resolution and effective listening skills.
• Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Engage and deliver treatment services to program participants that support aftercare goal attainment (independence, safe/stable housing, education, employment, mental health, etc.)
• Screen, assess, and process referrals for intake into the shelter program.
• Research and develop community resources, make connections, and build relationships (employment, education, housing) to serve participants.
• Transport participants to initial appointments such as: employment interviews, apartment viewings, setting up daycare, obtaining necessary documents, etc.
• Maintain contact with participants; conduct weekly home visits, monitor living situation, and ensure participation in support groups. Complete quarterly progress reports.
• Teach life skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, organizing, shopping, paying bills, establishing a bank account, accessing transportation, etc.)
• Ensure discharge planning activities and docs are completed within 48 hours of discharge.
• Provide direct care and supervision of shelter residents, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Social Work/Csychology/Sociology/Criminal Justice

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Alternatives For Girls in Detroit invites applications for a Case Planner (Aftercare). The role supports the mission by delivering quality case management services, meeting with program participants to complete intake, assessment, goal setting and discharge.

The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and 3–5 years of related experience; strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.