Transitional Housing Case Manager

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

Counsel and support Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP+ 21-25) in developing basic like

skills, identifying community resources, and planning for their own self-sufficiency.

Essential Duties:

Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.

Assist Transitional Aged Youth to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Shared Living Agreement (SLA); and other required plans depending on program.

Provide individual and group instruction in basic life skills.

Provide individual and group instruction in job-readiness.

Assist Transitional Aged Youth in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.

Assist Transitional Aged Youth in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.

Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation.

Assist Transitional Aged Youth n obtaining safe and appropriate housing.

Assist and provide education to Transitional Aged Youth about higher education opportunities.

Encourage and support Transitional Aged Youth transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.

Meet with Transitional Aged Youth for face to face case management services or schedule regular contact meetings as outlined per agency and Community Care Licensing standards.

Present psychosocial needs, strengths and concerns of Transitional Aged Youth during supervision.

Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.

Pay Range: $24.15-$34.40 per hour

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with Transitional Aged Youth.

Working with special needs populations such as pregnant/parenting or Transitional Aged Youth with mental

illness, behavioral problems, and/or system-involved strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Case Managers assigned to mono-lingual clients must be proficient in the Transitional Aged Youth primary language (if Spanish) or must be able to work effectively through interpreters.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and provide safe, reliable transportation of young adults to necessary appointments and activities.

Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to First Aid/CPR.

Physical Requirements:

To facilitate Transitional Aged Youth activities and transports, staff must be able to safely drive vehicles

transporting one or more Transitional Aged Youth to events, family visits, etc. Southern California traffic is such

that staff must expect heavy, prolonged traffic (more than one hour each way).

Ability of respond quickly and competently in crisis situations to ensure client safety and to manage the environment.

Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.

Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.

Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds

Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stars (1-2 flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.

Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.

Work Environment:

Case Managers may be assigned to work with Transitional Aged Youth in independent living situations.

Individual may transport Transitional Aged Youth to appointments and activities in a variety of community

settings.

Full-time