Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
The Nest/Bridges – Vancouver, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Associate Degree Required
Salary Range
$25.00 – $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
SCHEDULE: 40 hours a week, schedule TBD; plus additional hours for staff meetings and supervision. However, this schedule may be adjusted according to the needs of the program.
WAGE/BENEFITS: $25.00 per hour. Janus offers an excellent benefits program including medical, dental, life & long-term disability insurance; EAP; 401(k) and paid time off (varied eligibility waiting periods apply). Voluntary optional coverage is also available.
Applications for all positions may be forwarded to appropriate similar positions within Janus Youth Programs. Positions may vary by location, pay structure, union, and supervisory staff.
Qualifications
Janus Youth Programs will be assisting in launching Vancouver’s second youth apartment living community, Namus Qas! Namus Qas is a 28-unit VHA apartment complex which provides an incredible opportunity for former foster care and homeless youth. As this program will launch at the end of January 2023, the Case Manager will assist in not only supporting youth with all their day-to-day needs, but also assist (in conjunction with the residence) in designing and implementing the program. The Case Manager will provide individualized case management services to former foster and homeless youth. Services include needs assessments, housing assistance, independent living skill building, education, housing support, and referral to community resources. The Case Manager will also be out in the community developing relationships with community partners and landlords to assist youth when they move out of Namus Qas. The Case Manager will also assist homeless youth work towards housing in our scattered sites programs as well.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates (or higher) Degree in a social-services related field and experience providing case management services.
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of access to community resources and ability to successfully assist participants in accessing needed resources.
- Experience in providing outreach and direct-service to at-risk and homeless adolescents.
- Experience demonstrating competence in fiscal responsibilities and duties.
REQUIRED ABILITIES:
- Must value working in a multicultural/diverse work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad variety of individuals, including clients, landlords, school staff, and resource providers.
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be self-directed in a community setting.
- Ability to speak and present information to both individuals and small-groups and represent the program in community settings.
- Ability to accurately read, write, and interpret information.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time and information efficiently.
- Willing and able to learn and navigate HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) and required data reporting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and competence in computer use for research and reporting purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team-dependent environment and a willingness to receive and act upon feedback.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
- Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for performing the functions of the position.
- Math aptitude sufficient to provide education regarding home budgeting and in managing/reconciling petty cash.
- Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as writing, copying, filing, computer use, phone use, faxing, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs in order to deliver/carry materials, and/or move furniture.
- Ability to walk and climb stairs in order to access clients’ homes and apartments is required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Driving is required; a personal vehicle for travel and/or transport of clients is required. All employees who drive for work purposes must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residency, have a driving record that permits coverage under the corporate auto liability policy, and complete the agency’s driving approval process before driving for work. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes drivers must also have personal auto liability coverage ($100,000/$300,000 levels strongly recommended). Employees are not to drive for work purposes until they have received written authorization to do so.
- Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on first day of employment and annually thereafter.
- Must have TB test within first two weeks of employment.
- Must complete Mandatory Abuse Training within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Provides emergency first-aid, as needed, and must have and maintain standard first-aid/CPR certification.
- Must pass criminal history background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May involve exposure to communicable diseases, including a variety of illnesses and infections such as the common cold, TB, Hepatitis, flu, meningitis, and HIV.
- May involve exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized or emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families.
- May involve time in excess of routine schedule and/or overtime, including evening/overnight, weekend hours, and/or holidays.
- May require working and providing services at locations other than program site (i.e., schools, café’, clinics, etc.,) and may, therefore, be exposed to environments not under agency control (i.e., second-hand smoke, varying hygiene practices, etc.).
This position description is intended to give the reader a general idea of the overall purpose and the main activities and responsibilities that are intrinsic to this position. While this description is intended to be representative, it is not intended to be limiting.
Learn more about Janus Youth Programs at www.janusyouth.org!