Social Work Case Manager

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Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Build Your Resume
• Professional Growth
• Community Involvement
• Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you covered:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and holidays)
  • Retirement Contributions
• PART TIME Perks
  • FREE Family Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Position Summary:

The Social Work Case Manager is responsible for providing case management to participants in our transitional housing program. They are responsible for offering participants a safe and welcoming environment to support their transition to independence and self-sufficiency. This position will be responsible for providing crisis intervention, case management, on-site community engagement activities, and daily programming operations at various hours and days. This position will provide a strengths-based, individualized approach to assist our participants in reaching their personal goals and will be responsible for assuring maintenance of a safe, clean, and nurturing living environment for the residents.

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Assessment and case planning with each participant; Coordinate case planning with participants and collaborating agencies; Provide services, advocacy and referrals based on participants’ needs through a supportive approach
• Conduct participant-screening interviews and assess service needs in various settings
• Employ critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management during crisis response and interventions
• Facilitate activities individually and in a group setting that promotes life skill development and provide support to participants in relational wellness, positive self-concept and gaining employment and school opportunities among other areas through case management services, workshops, and normative activities
• Create innovative ways to meet contract goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants
• Keep well-written, concise case notes to include all pertinent information for each participant using required tracking systems; Maintain organized records and case files for all participants
• Position may require the transport of participants in a YMCA vehicle to and from activities and appointments as needed; Practice non-aggressive defensive driving techniques; Operate YMCA vehicles in safe manner; Vehicle use is for YMCA business only
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage of confidential information and auditing
• Ensure that YMCA policies & procedures and applicable laws are always adhered to
• Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in social science, psychology or a related field and equivalent work experience of up to one year required
• Knowledge or experience of providing Social Work practices to individuals and families
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Ability to practice independent judgment critical thinking and self-regulation skills during high stress situations
• Work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact and good judgement
• Work independently and within a team, be flexible, adapt, and manage multiple assignments
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout San Diego County
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
• Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants of critical positions within Community Support Services be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
• Current CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
• Position may require additional clearances in order to comply with all program, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:
  • Physical exam obtained prior to first day
  • Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required
  • Pass pre-employment drug testing prior to first day
  • Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter
  • Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid CA Driver’s License, a good driving record and a current CDL H6 print-out (must be dated within 30 days of application) and pass vehicle proficiency exam