Youth Case Navigator & Empowerment Advocate

SWYFS; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SWYFS is seeking a Case Manager for the Case Management program to support young people of color who have experienced racial profiling and bias in the legal system. You will build trusting relationships, enroll participants in case management, and develop ISPs reflecting their voices and goals.

You will manage 15-20 participants, meet weekly, review ISPs every 90 days, remove barriers, advocate with community agencies, and coordinate services across education, housing, immigration, and public

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse populations.
• Experience providing referral, advocacy & case management.
• Valid WA Driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
• Clear driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• BA preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be willing to complete a Background Check and Fingerprinting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability providing community outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize time management techniques to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to programming change.
• Work evenings & weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop/implement ISPs and goals for participants.
• Maintain an active caseload of 15-20 participants with regular follow-ups.
• Meet with participants weekly and review ISPs every 90 days.
• Remove barriers and empower participants to achieve personal goals.
• Advocate for youth and coordinate with community agencies to overcome access barriers.
• Support youth voice and self-advocacy in systems.
• Provide systems navigation across education, immigration, legal, benefits enrollment, housing and employment.
• Coordinate and facilitate support groups as needed (e.g., Aggression Replacement Training).
• Collaborate with other case managers and maintain client confidentiality.
• Use standardized forms for intake and assessment.
• Deliver age- and culturally competent services.
• Track timelines for reporting deadlines under the Young Adult Initiative.
• Engage with network-identified agencies to ensure active participation.
• Attend community and case management meetings; maintain relationships with partner agencies.

Skills

Diversity experience

Referral and advocacy

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Community outreach

Time management

Flexibility

Evenings and weekends availability

Education

BA preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

SWYFS is seeking a Case Manager for the Case Management program to support young people of color who have experienced racial profiling and bias in the legal system. You will build trusting relationships, enroll participants in case management, and develop ISPs reflecting their voices and goals.

You will manage 15-20 participants, meet weekly, review ISPs every 90 days, remove barriers, advocate with community agencies, and coordinate services across education, housing, immigration, and public