Case Manager - Independent and Transitional Living

Overview

Our Commitment to EquityThe Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Independent Living Services (ILS)/Adolescent Transitional Living Program (ATLP) combo Case Manager position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team in our Foster Care Services department of the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle. The ILS/ATLP Case Manager provides services to youth and young adults (15-23 year olds) across King County, in the community and/or at the ATLP placement site, as they age out of the foster care system. Case management services are youth-centered and youth-driven, and include supporting each participant to achieve their goals toward safe and stable housing, employment, education, navigating systems, building community, and developing life skills as they strive for self-sufficiency after they transition out of the foster care system.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Retirement with 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information. ( Other Savings plans available upon hire.

• Free access to mental health resources

• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.

• Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits

• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized services to youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.

• Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.

• Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.

• Delegate tasks to ATLP Direct Care Staff and provide coaching on youth services.

• Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.

• Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.

• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.

• Complete client intakes/exits, records requests, maintain contractual and licensing file requirements, and participate in internal file audits.

• Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.

• Participate in monthly meetings with DCYF social workers, Shared Planning Meetings, Family Team Decision Meetings.

• Case coordination with other community partners, DCYF social workers, schools, and other service providers on the youth’s team.

• Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.

• Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.

• May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.

• Support with shift coverage and program supply shopping at the ATLP House as needed.

• This role may participate in the after hours on-call rotation, depending on need.

• Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.

• Other duties as assigned

Code of Conduct for Applicants (

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field.

• Two years or more of related work experience, with proven experience in working with youth and young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency, and/or homelessness services fields.

• Strong youth engagement and relationship building skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.

• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to visit sites and community organizations.

• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.**

• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.**

• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

** Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field. Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using your own vehicle (proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration are required). Driving duties for this role are Required.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

YGS Driving Record Standards

Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Speeding

• Improper Lane Change

• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way

• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal

• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test

• Driving with an open container of alcohol

• Reckless Driving

• Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)

• Racing

• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance

• Speeding over 20 mph

• Fleeing and/or eluding police

• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.

• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license

• Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death

• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.

• Are very adaptable.

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.

• Truly enjoy being of service to people.

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Our Values

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Honesty

• Caring

• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information:

(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010:

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants:

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