Trauma-Informed Youth Case Manager

Sasha Bruce Youthwork; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasha Bruce Youthwork seeks a Case Manager for our 8th St Drop-In Center in the DC region. The role focuses on trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and resource navigation for homeless and unstably housed youth ages 18-24.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and coordinate referrals with a supportive team. The position runs 10 AM - 6 PM and requires engagement with diverse youth, culturally and linguistically responsive service delivery, and wraparound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum two years of experience working with youth or young adults.
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth, youth of color, and youth with mental health diagnoses is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of community resources, housing pathways, and social services navigation.
• Understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and positive youth development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engagement with youth.
• Complete intake assessments and develop individualized case plans with youth.
• Provide harm reduction counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing case management.
• Facilitate referrals to housing, healthcare, mental health, legal, education, and employment services.
• Assist youth in scheduling and attending appointments; accompany as needed.
• Deliver life skills workshops, socio-cultural activities, and educational sessions.
• Maintain timely and accurate case records using HMIS and internal databases.
• Collaborate with Drop-In Center staff to provide concrete supports (meals, showers, hygiene supplies, computer lab access).
• Participate in team meetings, consultation with clinicians, case managers, and other staff.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of services in client case records.
• Participate in staff training, community outreach, and events, ensuring required trainings are completed annually.
• Provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/related field

Tools

HMIS

Internal databases

Job description

Sasha Bruce Youthwork seeks a Case Manager for our 8th St Drop-In Center in the DC region. The role focuses on trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and resource navigation for homeless and unstably housed youth ages 18-24.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and coordinate referrals with a supportive team. The position runs 10 AM - 6 PM and requires engagement with diverse youth, culturally and linguistically responsive service delivery, and wraparound