Youth Case Manager - Montgomery County

Pathways to Housing DC; Silver Spring (MD); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

15 days of paid vacation to start

11 paid holidays

Health insurance for individuals and a

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 0

Résumé du poste

Pathways to Housing DC seeks a Youth Case Manager to support MoCo Reconnect youth in Montgomery County, focusing on housing stability, education, health, and employment goals. You will conduct intakes, coordinate services, and advocate for clients in a trauma-informed, affirming environment.

Responsibilities include building relationships with youth, coordinating with partner agencies, facilitating referrals to housing, benefits, and education, and maintaining accurate documentation during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or social service.
• Or 5 years of direct social service coordination experience.
• SOAR experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Build transformational relationships with MoCo Reconnect youth.
• Provide comprehensive case management and referrals.
• Coordinate with community agencies for housing and services.
• Advocate for youth and support crisis intervention.
• Maintain client records and documentation.
• Facilitate support groups.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed approach

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Driver’s license

SOAR experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work

5 years direct social service coordination

Outils

Microsoft Office 365

Description du poste

Youth Case Manager - Montgomery County

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MST/ACT Full Time Silver Spring, MD, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Youth Case Manager – Montgomery County

Salary Range:$62,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

The MoCo ReConnect Drop-in Center is a unique approach in Montgomery County as the only dedicated youth space specifically centering the needs of youth ages 16-24, particularly those impacted by housing insecurity, seeking alternative opportunities to traditional education pathways, or just needing a safe space to feel heard and valued. The Drop-in center brings together, for the first time under one roof, a collaboration of agencies providing outreach, case management, education, housing assistance, and employment training. The Drop-in center provides additional services such as meals, laundry, showers, mental health support, sexual health education, relationship building, and civic engagement.

Overview: This role focuses on building transformative relationships, providing comprehensive case management, and advocating youth to achieve their academic, employment, health, and social goals within a safe and affirming environment. The Case Manager works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure youth receive holistic support and access to essential resources.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Client Support & Relationship Building:
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients in improving mental wellness, physical health, and social connectedness.
• Building authentic, caring, and affirming relationships with MoCo Reconnect youth.
• Providing a trauma-informed approach in all interactions with youth, colleagues, and self.
• Case Management & Referrals:
• Completing intakes and needs assessments for youth accessing services.
• Coordinating with other community agencies to facilitate case management goals, including housing and economic empowerment.
• Providing flexible and responsive case management addressing a variety of youth needs.
• Connecting youth to essential services such as shelter, identification, education (high school, GED, college), financial aid, public benefits, health/mental health/substance abuse care, childcare, employment, and permanent housing.
• Advocacy & Crisis Intervention:
• Providing advocacy, crisis de-escalation, and ongoing support for youth.
• Maintaining contact with service providers to ensure clients' needs are met.
• Program Operations & Documentation:
• Providing support in person at MoCo Reconnect Drop-in Center during operating hours (Monday through Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM).
• Maintaining written and computerized records, compiling reports, and completing other program documentation within contractual timeframes.
• Facilitating support groups.
• Performing other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or social service or 5 years of direct social service coordination.
• Previous experience working with youth and young adults, particularly those from vulnerable or underserved populations, is preferred.
• SOAR experience preferred
• Two years of related experience providing human servicesand/ortraining and working knowledge of social services, individual support services, Medicaid services, State and Montgomery County community resources.
• Excellent organizational and both written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals with varied cognitive abilities to establish professional relationships.
• Strong computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 programs.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with
  disabilities and other minority populations.
• English/Spanish strongly desired + $3,000 BONUS OFFERED.
• Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle required.

Pathways to Housing DC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15 days of paid vacation to start
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 paid Sick/Wellness days
• Health insurance for individuals, partners, and families
• Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional employee-paid benefits including Legal Coverage, and Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits