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Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the LifeSpring Program Manager, provides intensive case management and independent living skills development to foster youth and probation youth transitioning into independent living. Assist youth in developing skills, obtaining employment, pursuing educational goals, and developing life plans that will support independence. Services are provided in a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive manner that is consistent with Lifeline's philosophy and mission to build self-sufficiency. Possess knowledge and expertise in relationship to transitional age youth, specifically former foster youth, and the specific issues surrounding this population and demonstrate excellent engagement skills. Provide skill development opportunities for youth including life skills training, meditation, economic literacy, transportation assistance, public benefits advocacy, financial assistance, and tenancy training. Provide supportive services to parenting youth including individualized housing, assistance securing childcare, education and support, maternity/paternity provisions, and specialized services for children. Provides linkage to services within the community to support transition to independence as well as aftercare, including but not limited to, mental health services, educational (college or post-secondary training) and employment support, etc. Provide crisis management and safety planning to the youth in the program. Case management will have a therapeutic component and evidenced based practices should be utilized. Participation in county collaborative meetings to identify service gaps, barriers, and successes in order to create best practices, policies, procedures, and protocols. Provide training and outreach and identify and seek partnerships with other agencies and organizations for collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- MA in social work or related field + 2 years relevant experience with high risk youth required; BBS preferred
- BA in social work or related field + 5 years relevant experience with high risk youth required
- Experience working with high risk teens and/or young adults including transitional age youth, specifically at risk-homeless youth, probation youth etc. required
- Available nights and some weekends for groups, events, and/or outings.
- Available for alternating evening and weekend on-call shifts for crisis intervention
Responsibilities
- Utilize therapeutic engagement strategies to build rapport, identify strengths and barriers to participant self-sufficiency, and empower youth to achieve goals and permanent independence.
- Provide intensive and therapeutic case management services designed to build and support participants' relationships with family and community with an emphasis on permanent connection
- Utilize evidenced based practices to engage youth in participation of services that are client-centered, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, in order to improve the short/long-term health, safety, and well-being of youth.
- Utilize evidence based or promising practices as the preferred treatment modality for crisis management and safety planning, as well as individual and group sessions.
- Provide coordination of care with other mental health professionals, primary care providers, and other supportive services.
- Coordinate and engage youth in activities in the community to stimulate alternative interests, improve emotional and physical wellbeing, enhance self-esteem, and foster personal growth and satisfaction.
- Provide support, advocacy, life skills, referrals, crisisintervention, and employment readiness
- Carry a reasonable caseload required by funding source and provide responsive services in the office, home, and/or community setting.
- Provide outreach and marketing to prospective participants and community partne
- Work closely with Housing Specialist to screen and interview prospective participants for the p
- Completes other duties as assigned
Schedule/Compensation
- FT/ nonexempt position
- Mon-Fri 8 hours a day may include evenings and weekends.
- Evening and weekend on call shifts
- MA or BA+5- [$24.22- $26.64 ] MA+BBS [ $30.00- $33.00] Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.
Additional Requirement
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
- Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
- Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.
About the Company
North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.
Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.
