Full-Time Brattleboro Independent Living Case Manager
Job Description
Are you ready for an amazing opportunity to join an innovative agency and make positive change in your community?
Position Title: Brattleboro Independent Living 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 Brattleboro Independent Living Case Manager plays a key role in Youth Services’ mission to support youth and families to thrive in their communities by:
- Providing case management for the Brattleboro Transitional Living Program youth shelter (for youth ages 16-22).
- Support 4-5 additional youth, ages 16-24, with accessing resources, connecting with the community, increasing well-being, engaging with vocational and employment opportunities, and growing overall resilience through case management.
Can I see myself here?
We have found that our staff at Youth Services succeed when they:
- Think systemically
- Value feedback
- Are highly organized
- 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
- Can change priorities quickly
Additional Information
Applicants should ideally have the following skills:
- Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development
- Experience interfacing with the Department of Children and Families, housing, employment, and similar services
- The ability to build trust and rapport with adolescents
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Skill in coordinating services with other agencies and professionals.
- The ability to utilize supervision and team collaboration by asking for assistance, support and training, and accepting and utilizing feedback
- Ability to manage time and set priorities to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and also as an effective team member
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 social work or related field and/or an equivalent amount of training, education and/or lived experience
- One year of experience working with adolescents and young adults.
- This is a field position and frequent travel is required, including client transport. Reliable transportation and comprehensive insurance is required.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to HumanResources@youthservicesinc.org by March 9, 2023. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
This position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation: $20/hr and comprehensive benefits.
How to Apply
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