A Bridge Home Case Manager (Am & Pm Shift Available)

Description: JOB TITLE: A Bridge Home Case Manager REPORTS TO: ABH Program Manager SHIFT: 7 AM -3:30 PM, Sun to Thursday / 3:00pm-11:30pm (Tuesday - Saturday) STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Non -Exempt CELL PHONE: Reimbursement DRIVER POSITION: Yes [If Yes, please see below] SALARY RANGE: $21 - $22.60/hour DOE ABOUT US: Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low-barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees. SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that the inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving. ABOUT THE ROLE: A member of the Housing team, the A Bridge Home (ABH) Case Manager will work at the ABH program in Venice (low-barrier, high tolerance) to provide case management services for SPY members experiencing homelessness. The ABH Case Manager is expected to provide support and services to residents, most of which have a variety of complex health, functional, and social needs, in order to help them transition back into the community. The ABH Case Manager will assist residents in breaking the cycle of homelessness by establishing and pursuing a permanent housing plan, and aiding residents in accessing and maintaining other supportive services in the community. The role will collaborate with other departments to ensure that residents have a successful onboarding, stay, and existence from the ABH project. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of direct service to at-risk populations and trauma-informed care. Specific knowledge or experience related to transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness is a plus. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Collaborate with Member Services Program Manager to build and create ABH Case Management Program that is inline with existing SPY Case Management Program Provide training and continual support with ABH Case Management team on direct services policies including but not limited to data input into Civicore (SPY's internal database) and Clarity/HMIS (CES regional database); administration of needed assessments; referrals to partner agencies; housing applications; problem solving philosophy; system navigation etc. Uphold SPY's cultural approach including philosophies of harm reduction, trauma informed care, healing centered, positive youth development, low barrier, housing first, crisis intervention and de-escalation Collect data for Case Management Program for monthly quarterly, yearly and donor reports as needed Supervise case managers and support workers along with other Senior Case manager supporting SPY members with varying needs Build individualized case plans for SPY members and support staff in developing and implementing individualized care plans around identified housing goals including increasing mainstream benefits; gathering necessary documents; connecting with education/employment services; and referring to health services as needed Meet with assigned residents a minimum of 1x/week to ensure progression towards housing and social goals Work within Youth Coordinated Entry System (YCES) to link young people to housing services and help them reunify with personal connections (family and friends) as appropriate Conduct and complete all resident intakes and administer Next Step Tools assessments and reassessments as needed Provide ongoing case management services that will support successful housing outcomes, decrease social isolation, increase member's sense of self-efficacy, reduce homelessness recidivism and deter evictions Collaborate with partner organizations to coordinate members' care and to ensure they receive the services and support they need to achieve and maintain physical and mental health, and housing stability Assist with housing applications, complete supportive and subsidized housing paperwork, and survey rental market for affordable housing Develop close working relationships with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers, landlords and collaborative agencies Provide ongoing information, referrals, linkages, and advocacy for members Provide all members with a home-like environment for the duration of their stay Complete and submit all required forms, case records, statistical reports and documentation to the ABH Program Manager within designated timelines Participate in developing new programs/services and collaborate with team members in implementing and creating work policies Collect data for programs for monthly quarterly, and yearly reports Transport youth as deemed necessary Utilize a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and housing first approach Provide mediation and crisis intervention to youth as needed Participate in community and collaborative meetings as directed Other duties as assigned Requirements: WHAT YOU'LL NEED: A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of SPY Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field. Masters level preferred 2+ years experience in case management, counseling or related experience. 2+ years experience providing direct services to high-risk youth including counseling and advocacy. Knowledge of social service resources for youth experiencing and at-risk of homelessness. A willingness to work collaboratively as part of the SPY team and the ability to work harmoniously as part of a diverse workforce A devotion to ensuring SPY's sites remain clean, beautiful, and a hopeful place for all who enter A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and housing first models Must possess great communication and organizational skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Drive (preferred) WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements : In an effort to stem the significant increase in COVID-19 positive tests as a result of the Delta variant, the State Health Officer has issued an order, which went into effect on August 9, 2021, requiring paid and unpaid workers of homeless services organizations to provide proof of vaccination and/or booster (if eligible for the booster shot) or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing if still not fully vaccinated. Please send proof of vaccination to [email protected]

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• Please be mindful that these accommodations are limited in nature. Driver Positions: Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include: Suspended or revoked license Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months Any violations, including drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, within the past 24 months Reckless driving, including hit and runs, within the past 24 months At fault accidents, resulting in fatality or serious injury, within the past 5 years The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individual's employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/ For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued. BENEFITS & PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Please include references in your application
• Failure to provide proof of vaccination will require the candidate to produce a negative test result within 72 hours of their first day of employment and commit to weekly testing. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, contact HR at [email protected]