Case Manager - LifeSet

at  Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Manager responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood, specifically obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement. The partnership with Youth Villages provides an evidence-informed program to serve young people 17-22.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering, and performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
• Masters degree in field of Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One-year related experience in counseling, case management or other related experience required

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational ability with an attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and provide structured guidance and follow through to help youth reach long-term goals
• Conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
• Works effectively individually and as part of a larger team serving high-risk youth
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and automated database
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Please refer the Job description for details