Case Manager – Support Services

I Am Next, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

I Am NEXT, Inc. seeks a Case Manager Support Services to provide trauma-informed case management for transition-aged youth and young adults with histories of foster care and housing instability.

You will work closely with participants to identify goals, plan services, and monitor progress toward housing stability and independence. Responsibilities include coordinating housing resources, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and community supports, using strengths-based approaches to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or related field.
• Experience with transition-aged youth, foster youth, housing programs or community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct trauma-informed support to transition-aged youth and young adults with histories of foster care and housing instability.
• Develop individualized service plans and assist participants in achieving housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Coordinate access to housing resources, transportation, education, employment, healthcare and behavioral health services.
• Utilize strengths-based and motivational approaches to empower participants to navigate barriers and build resilience.

Skills

Teamwork

Thought leader

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

HMIS

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Position Title Case Manager Support Services Join the Family

Do you want to be a part of a team that improves lives empowers people and strengthens communities

Want to be a thought leader and changemaker If yes then look no further Who We Are

I Am NEXT empowers former foster youth with housing transportation and integrated community resources to chart their own path toward sustainable independence Through trauma informed care authentic relationships and individualized support we equip young adults with the resources relationships and time they need to thrive At I Am Next we believe in holding high expectations while extending high grace We are committed to fostering hope healing self determination and long term stability for youth transitioning into adulthood

About the Role

The Case Manager Support Services serves as a key member of the I Am Next support services team and provides direct trauma informed support to transition aged youth and young adults with histories of foster care housing instability and complex trauma This position works collaboratively with participants to identify goals develop individualized service plans and support progress toward housing stability self sufficiency emotional wellness and long term independence The Case Manager provides relational support while coordinating access to housing resources transportation education employment healthcare behavioral health services and other community based supports Using strengths based motivational and trauma informed approaches the Case Manager empowers young adults to navigate barriers build resiliency and develop the skills necessary for successful adulthood

What you bring to this role

Bring your passion and expertise A desire to help others become the best they can be while managing a healthy worklife balance Ability to be a team member and thought leader Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Psychology Sociology Counseling Education or related field Minimum two years of experience working with transition aged youth foster youth housing programs shelters or community based services Strong understanding of trauma attachment adverse childhood experiences and the transition from foster care to adulthood Experience with case management service coordination coaching or supportive services Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational documentation and time management skills Ability to remain calm and emotionally regulated in high stress situations Proof of Automobile Insurance and Reliable Transportation Valid drivers license TBRI Practitioner or Motivational Interviewing trained preferred Experience working with youth aging out of foster care preferred Experience with permanent supportive housing or homelessness services preferred Experience with HMIS HubSpot Salesforce or other case management systems preferred