Trauma-Informed Youth Care Navigator

Alaska, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VOA Alaska is seeking a Case Manager to provide strengths-based, trauma-informed care coordination for children, youth, and families across services. You will work with clients, families, schools, and providers to identify needs and connect them with resources.

The role involves planning intake, ongoing support, and service navigation in home, school, and community settings. Strong collaboration and documentation are essential.【The rest of the ad's details about responsibilities and expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and experience in case management or coordination of services.
• Experience using strength-based case management and Trauma Informed Care knowledge or willingness to be trained.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with children and families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
• Partner with clients to identify strengths, needs, goals and develop practical solutions.
• Provide care coordination and service navigation to connect clients with health, safety, housing, education and other resources.
• Provide education, coaching, and family support services in home, school, community, or agency settings.
• Maintain a caseload and manage scheduling, referrals, and ongoing contact with clients and families.
• Collaborate with clinicians, schools, and community providers to promote coordinated, person-centered care.
• Facilitate support groups and family engagement activities; utilize evidence-informed frameworks.
• Develop knowledge of community resources and foster kinship and permanency options as applicable.
• Maintain timely documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid requirements.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to program development and outreach initiatives.
• Travel within the community and to Anchorage area for client services and trainings.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Taking initiative

Empathy

Creativity/Innovation

Analytical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Technology proficient

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Experience in case management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

VOA Alaska is seeking a Case Manager to provide strengths-based, trauma-informed care coordination for children, youth, and families across services. You will work with clients, families, schools, and providers to identify needs and connect them with resources.

The role involves planning intake, ongoing support, and service navigation in home, school, and community settings. Strong collaboration and documentation are essential.【The rest of the ad's details about responsibilities and expectations