Youth Housing Case Manager: Empower 18–24 to Thrive

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical & 1

Retirement 403(b) Plan

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is seeking a YAHP Case Manager to implement the Young Adult Housing Program in alignment with contract guidelines. You will provide rental assistance and intensive case management for youths aged 18–24, helping them become self-sufficient and maintain unsubsidized housing.

The role is supervised under Foster Teen Programs, requiring collaboration with Youth Services staff and local partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Service is required.
• 1–3 years’ experience working with Adolescents.
• Understanding and applying Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to program youth with a strengths-based approach using Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing in individual and group settings.
• Conduct outreach to potential program youth and arrange interviews for enrollment.
• Enroll program youth and document in the homeless client management system.
• Develop relationships with landlords and housing authorities to secure housing opportunities.
• Organize group events and teach independent living skills to promote self-sufficiency.

Skills

Trauma Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

Strengths-based approach

Youth work

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Service

Job description

The Case Manager for our Young Adult Housing Program (YAHP) is responsible for providing rental assistance and intensive case management for assigned youth between the ages of 18-24. The YAHP Case Manager will engage with youth and support them in learning skills to become self-sufficient with the ultimate goal of maintaining unsubsidized housing. This role requires frequent travel throughout the program service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to program youth with a strengths-based approach and utilizing Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing techniques in both individual and group settings
• Develop relationships with local landlords and housing authorities in order to secure apartment opportunities for program youth.
• Plan, organize and facilitate regular group events for youth, including roommate facilitation meetings, budgeting/savings meetings, and community building events.
• Teach youth independent living skills in an individual setting to support self-sufficiency. Assist youth in reaching their personal goals. Support youth in maintaining their housing and monitor their housing status.
• Conduct outreach activities to potential program youth. Arrange and facilitate interviews for clients seeking enrollment into the program and evaluate eligibility and compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Educate program youth on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Provide rental assistance payments in a timely manner directly to vendors on behalf of youth.
• Coordinate services with other foster youth program staff to ensure a coordinated delivery of service to clients.
• Enter data into the homeless client management information system, meeting all due dates and timelines.
• Participate in trainings and supervision appropriate to the position, including attending local homeless coalition meeting
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering, and performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social service, psychology, social work, or related field required
  
  

Experience

• 1+ year of experience working with teens and young adults
  
  

Special Skills

• Understanding and ability to work with youth ages 18-24
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
• Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
• Interest in working both individually and as part of a larger team serving the same population
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
• Knowledge of community resources
  
  

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ insurance provider
• First Aid/CPR certification - may be obtained upon hire
  
  

Employment Is Conditional Upon

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
  
  

Wage Range: $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
  
  

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.

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