Youth Case Manager: Empowering Disconnected Youth

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Youth Case Manager - Montgomery County Full Time Wheaton, MD, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1822 Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually Youth Case Manager MoCo Reconnect Youth Drop-in Center 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 supports, sexual health education, relationship building, and civic engagement. Youth Case Managers are youth mentors who work intentionally and deliberately to build transforming relationships with disconnected youth. The Youth Case Manager functions as an integral team member, reflecting the essential value that youth, peer, and ally partnerships provide for the organization's strength and uniqueness. The Youth Case Manager is responsible for providing referrals, support and follow-up over an extended period of time to the youth. They will also provide mentoring, skill development, guidance, and advocacy so that each youth achieves the goals of increased academic success, transition to work, and improvement in healthy behaviors. RESPONSIBILITIES Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients as they work to improve their mental wellness, physical health, and social connectedness; Completes intakes and needs assessments for youth wanting to access case management services. Builds authentic, caring, and affirming relationships with MoCo Reconnect youth Coordinates with other community agencies to facilitate the accomplishment of case management goals, including housing and economic empowerment Provides a trauma-informed approach to youth, colleagues, and self Provides advocacy, crisis de-escalation, and ongoing support Maintains contact with service providers to ensure clients' needs are being met Provides youth flexible, responsive case management that addresses their variety of needs including accessing shelter; obtaining identification; enrolling in high school, GED programs, and college; navigating financial aid; accessing public benefits; connecting to health, mental health, and substance abuse care; accessing childcare; connecting to employment and permanent housing; and other supports. Provides support at MoCo Reconnect Drop-in Center (Drop-in hours 10-6, Monday through Friday) Maintain written and computerized records; compile reports and complete other program documentation within contractual timeframe. Perform related work as assigned; QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in social work or related field OR 4 years’ experience in mental health services/human services; Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, ability, and desire to work with unstably housed and disconnected youth; Ability to provide effective and immediate crisis intervention for youth Excellent communication, writing, database management, and computer skills; Ability to facilitate support groups BENEFITS 15daysof vacationtostartplus11paidholidays HealthInsurance(singles,partner,and familycoverage offered),including anemployer sponsored HSAaccount tooffsetthe costof copaysand healthcare services EmployerpaidEmployeeAssistanceProgram Many additional employee paid services such as legal coverage, Short Term Disability, and pre-tax commuter benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr