Youth Case Manager: Housing & Life Skills Advocate

Volunteers of America; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Dakotas seeks a Case Manager for Axis180 to provide comprehensive case management to youth, guiding housing access, resources, and life-skills instruction. You will assess progress toward independence and coordinate with staff and partners to align resources and services.

In a team setting, you will support residents' transitions to stable, community-based housing, while fostering growth and self-reliance through empathetic engagement and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake and discharge activities with youth.
• Meet with youth regularly to address progress or issues of non-compliance.
• Ensure consistent communication with staff, referral sources, or community partners.
• Develop, monitor, and implement recommendations for the youth's Transition Plan.
• Complete assessment of participant needs.
• Coordinate safe housing placement for when youth discharge from the program.
• Assist youth in applying for resources.
• Ensure critical information is reported, documented, and regularly maintained.
• Plan and support transportation of clients as necessary.
• Attend program staff meetings and trainings required.
• Provide emotional support and model behaviors that lead youth to learn positive life skills.
• Participate in rotating on-call for participants in emergency or crisis situations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Associates degree in social work or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America, Dakotas seeks a Case Manager for Axis180 to provide comprehensive case management to youth, guiding housing access, resources, and life-skills instruction. You will assess progress toward independence and coordinate with staff and partners to align resources and services.

In a team setting, you will support residents' transitions to stable, community-based housing, while fostering growth and self-reliance through empathetic engagement and clear documentation.