Bilingual Case Manager

Sashabruce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is looking for a bilingual case manager in Washington, DC to provide care coordination and support for youth in the PASSAGES program. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of experience with at-risk youth.

The ideal candidate must be bilingual in Spanish and English, possess strong communication skills, and have familiarity with social services in the District. Commitment to ending youth homelessness is essential.

Qualifications

• MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English); experience with Latinx populations is a plus.
• Familiarity with social services in the District is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and support to clients in PASSAGES.
• Create and monitor individual service plans for clients.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with clients.
• Complete necessary funder specific admission processes.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services

Job description

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Washington, DC, US

Today Requisition ID: 1768

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Full Time

Washington, DC, US

About Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY)

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For more than 45 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at bringing an end to youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, its programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.

About PASSAGES

PASSAGES is an extended transitional housing program with shared apartment units in ward 8. The program is meant for chronically homeless youth up to the age of 24 who can stay up to six years depending on their age and are supported with intensive case management services in order establish a level of stability and self-sufficiency.

Position Summary

Under the Program Manager, the bilingual case manager will provide care coordination, social service navigation and support to clients in PASSAGES

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social Work, psychology, or a human services related field OR Three years of experience working with at risk youth, vulnerable populations - preferably homeless populations;
• MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English); history working with Latinx populations a plus;
• Familiarity with social services and support agencies in the District;
• Strong communication and organizational skills required; and,
• Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a full-time, exempt level position. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation; pass the required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes all necessary funder specific admission processes with clients when referred to PASSAGES including intake, program rules and policies (confidentiality, bullying, release of information, etc.).; ensures SPDAT assessments are up to date;
• Using a competency based framework and in collaboration with other staff at PASSAGES - creates, implements and monitors an individual service plan to assist clients in meeting their goals towards self sufficiency;
• Connects clients with appropriate social services and actively supports them in the navigation of services including vital documentation, food supports, relevant benefits, etc.; connects clients with relevant resources to their individual service plans and actively supports them in cultivating those relationships;
• Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients on caseload;
• Supports the reporting, planning and implementation of activity schedule at the program including various life skills, workshops and trainings on relevant topics to clients;
• Support or provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling when appropriate;
• Perform regular house check inspections inside the building and in the area immediately outside; monitor facilities and enforce program rules for client safety;
• Help provides office coverage, answer and record all phone calls and visitors;
• Complete service documentation in client case records within 24-48 hours of the service; maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files, written documentation, reports to track client progress and outcomes;
• Participates in regular team consultation meetings, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, regular supervision and community outreach events as required; taking special care to ensure that required trainings are completed annually;
• Availability in evenings and weekends as needed;
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, the Chief of Programs or their designee; and,
• Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s mission.

Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.