Case Manager - Youth Family Foundations

Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.40
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
• 37.5 hour work week

We are seeking a Youth Family Foundations Case Manager to join CTI’s Youth Services team, located at the Youth Opportunity Center. The Youth Family Foundations Case Manager will provide advanced levels of support to young adults (14-24) and their growing families entering Youth Family Foundations programming. This includes providing advanced level case management, advocacy, referral information and supporting participants in overcoming barriers towards long-term, independent housing.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess for general need for each family or individual.
• Connect to community supports geared towards family development.
• Increase access to nutritional supports.
• Connection to prenatal supports and in-home supportive services
• Increasing access to education and employment
• Creation of individualized goals with a youth-focused lens
• Reduce barriers and overcome obstacles towards stability
• Data tracking, entry, and submission into local and state systems.
• Support existing Youth Service programming and team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in a Human Services related field.
• Two years of experience working with youth and young adults preferred
• Ability to work comfortably with pregnant and parenting youth in both group and individual settings, preferably with experience advocating for families.
• One-year assessment, advocacy and case management work in a Human Service field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low-income individuals and families.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License