Community Youth Services is recruiting for a full-time Case Manager for its Rosie’s Place program. This position will assist young people ages 12-24 in meeting their needs for safety, food, clothing, shelter, emotional and intellectual growth, and self-efficacy, individualism. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing crisis intervention, advocacy, guidance, and information referral.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and direct experience working with at-risk youth, 12-24 years old, particularly street dependent, homeless and runaway youth must equal a minimum of four years. If education is used to meet this requirement, degree/courses must be in a social science or related field. A transcript may be requested to determine if courses taken qualify.

Valid TB test results must be completed within in the previous 12 months prior to hire, and

Valid Food Handler’s permit.

AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to pass an extensive background check with no history of conviction or perpetration of child abuse or physical harm to another person,

Professional and personal conduct that maintains a personal and professional background so that criminal history remains free from unlawful conduct. Certain crimes may disqualify employees to have unrestricted access to children or vulnerable populations in accordance with Department of Social Health and Services policy and Washington State law. Professional or personal conduct that causes this clearance to be suspended or denied will result in suspension and/or termination of employment. (Pursuant to RCW 43.43.832, 43.43.832(7), 43.43.834, 43.20A.710 and WAC 388-06.),

A valid Washington State Driver License with a three-year good driving record. The ability to pass and maintain a clean driving records check. Professional or personal conduct that results in a restricted or denied driving status could result in termination of employment,

Proof of personal auto insurance levels at or above a $100,000 combined single limit must be provided once offer of employment is accepted,

A sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences in the organization’s employment and service population,

Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of employment CPR/1st Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen certification, and

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team. (EOE).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS

Direct Services

Provides crisis intervention and guidance to street dependent, homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24,

Informs participants of program services and behavioral expectations and maintain room milieu,

Engages youth to invest in making Rosie’s Place a safe and healthy place for all youth,

Develops and provides, in conjunction with youth, workshops that enhance youth’s ability to care for themselves and interact positively with the greater community,

Serves meals and help motivate youth to maintain the cleanliness of the facility,

Assists participants in accessing services that we provide directly and through referral: healthcare, mental health, chemical dependency, education, shelter, counseling, food, clothing, transportation, and emergency services,

Develops linkages with community agencies as a means to coordinate services,

Participates in the coordination of services in a multi-disciplinary team setting,

Provides and participates

in programming activities in order to reach hard to engage homeless youth,

Provides services in a manner that expedite the meeting of contract requirements and program outcomes,

Participates in required project and agency meetings as well as trainings,

Maintains documentation in a timely, thorough and accurate manner,

Performs other appropriate tasks related to your professional role as needed. Participates in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and is free of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, sizism, ableism and other discriminatory practices,

Demonstrates teamwork and open communication, and

Required to carry a cell phone during all working hours.

How to apply

ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Resume and cover letter

2. Application must be completed and submitted with your resume.

You can find two versions on our website,

http://www.communityyouthservices.org/employment.shtml

Use either version.

PLEASE NOTE:

A Washington driver’s abstract will need to be submitted before an interview will be confirmed.

Please reference Rosie’s Place Case Manager in the subject line.

*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: HR@CommunityYouthServices.org.