Full-Time Youth Housing Case Manager
Job Description
Are you ready for an amazing opportunity to join an innovative program and make positive changes in your community?
Position Title: Youth Housing Case Manager
Who is Youth Services?
Youth Services has been a highly-respected part of the Windham County of Vermont community since 1972. Our mission: Working together to build resilience and be a catalyst for change. Youth Services is a supportive, creative, dynamic workplace.
How will I make a difference?
The Youth Housing Case Manager will make a difference in our community by…
- Maintaining a caseload of 12-14 clients ages 16-23 and providing services that connect youth to resources, unpaid support and empowerment, and leadership opportunities
- Coordinating the department’s programs which provide housing access to youth ages 16-24 using a housing-first approach
- Being the expert on all things related to housing resources and services for youth experiencing homelessness in our community
- Being a vital, enthusiastic and supportive member of the Youth Development Programs team
- Noticing and working to change unjust systems in our community and state
Can I see myself here?
We have found that our staff at Youth Services succeed when they:
- Emphasize connection and relationship in their work and are able to build meaningful relationships that are rooted in empathy and mutual accountability
- Value feedback
- Think systemically
- Are passionate about justice and believe that everyone deserves to have their needs met
- Value collaboration that comes from working on a team
- Are tenacious problem-solvers
- Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas
- Value a strength-based service approach and deeply believe in harm reduction
- Can change priorities quickly
- Are looking for more than just a job
Additional Information
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes, and auto insurance.
Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
How can I be considered for the position?
You can be considered for this position if you meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology or related field or an equivalent amount of education, training, work experience, and lived experience
- Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position
- Knowledge of trauma, adolescent development, and best practices in case management
- Have a very solid, bordering on expert, level of understanding of google suites
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to humanresources (at) youthservicesinc.org by October 21st. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
We are unable to consider applicants without a cover letter. If the resume submission platform does not allow for cover letters, please send a cover letter directly to humanresources (at) youthservicesinc.org
Compensation: $17.00 per hour with annual cost of living increase and comprehensive benefits
Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to humanresources (at) youthservicesinc.org by October 21st. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We are unable to consider applicants without a cover letter. If the resume submission platform does not allow for cover letters, please send a cover letter directly to humanresources (at) youthservicesinc.org Compensation: $17.00 per hour with annual cost of living increase and comprehensive benefits Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer156 total views, 0 today