Trauma-Informed Case Manager for Youth Housing & Independence

I Am Next, Inc.; Kenilworth Estates (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

I Am NEXT is seeking a Case Manager – Support Services to join our team serving transition‑aged youth with housing instability and trauma histories. You will provide direct, trauma‑informed support, help participants set goals, and coordinate access to housing, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and community services.

Using strengths‑based approaches, you will empower youth to navigate barriers and build skills for independent living, while documenting progress and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum two years of experience with transition-aged youth, housing programs, shelters, or community-based services.
• Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, ACEs, and transition from foster care to adulthood.
• Experience with case management, service coordination, coaching, or supportive services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, trauma-informed support to transition-aged youth and young adults.
• Identify goals, develop individualized service plans, and support progress toward housing stability and independence.
• Coordinate access to housing resources, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and community supports.
• Empower youth to navigate barriers using strengths-based, motivational approaches.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Documentation and time management

Trauma-informed approaches

Team player and thought leader

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Education or related field

Tools

HMIS

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

I Am NEXT is seeking a Case Manager – Support Services to join our team serving transition‑aged youth with housing instability and trauma histories. You will provide direct, trauma‑informed support, help participants set goals, and coordinate access to housing, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and community services.

Using strengths‑based approaches, you will empower youth to navigate barriers and build skills for independent living, while documenting progress and collaborating