Part Time Case Manager, Youth Development (RESPECT)

Part Time Case Manager, Youth Development (RESPECT)

Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

Lifeline Community Services is hiring a part-time Youth Development Case Manager to support the RESPECT Project. The RESPECT Project is a character-building academy for youth in North County. You will work alongside our law-enforcement partners and a case manager to provide support to youth enrolled in the program and their families. You will also work with graduates of the academy to continue offering supportive services, such as mentoring and connecting them to community resources. This is a Bachelor's Level role that will help our team by supporting clients to build self-reliance, cultivate strong families and connect clients to appropriate resources.

We're looking for someone passionate, familiar with community needs and services, and open to working with youth that may or may not be system involved. This role requires empathy, compassion, strong boundaries, organization/time management, and flexibility. Since your day-to-day work will be conducting assessments/intakes with new families, and follow-up contacts.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or related field

· Knowledge/Familiarity of Juvenile Justice System

· Minimum one (1) year of experience working with youth in the area of violence prevention, education, law enforcement, counseling, or related setting.

· Demonstrate knowledge of trauma Informed, client driven, and culturally competent care.

· Training in Child Abuse and/or Other Perspective Issues

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

· Provide individual and family face-to-face case management services

· Provide delinquency prevention activities such as: mentoring, counseling, and group facilitation; including parenting groups

· Coordinate field trips and other recreational activities for youth

· Provide transportation for clients as needed

· Develop professional relationships with community and collaborative partners

· Provide crisis management support as needed to caseload participants

· Comply with all documentation requirements dictated by contract

· Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule/Compensation

· Part Time, 20 Hours, Non-Exempt

· Monday to Friday, occasional weekends with advanced notice

· Minimum of 2 late shifts per week, available until 7:30pm

· $22.00-$24.00/hour. Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

· Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.

· Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).

· Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

· Generous paid vacation

· Paid sick time (6 days)

· Paid holidays (14 days)

· 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage

· 100% employer paid life insurance

· Health and wellness programs

· Employee Assistance program

· Professional development assistance

· Great employee incentive awards program

· Training and education assistance

· Matched 403b retirement plan

· Flexible Spending Account

· Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amount of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer. Use of personal vehicle during the course of employment required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting email.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io,org as soon as possible. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, assistance with completing the application process, providing documents in an accessible format, or arranging for an accessible interview location.

Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and are able to perform their job duties safely and effectively. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.