Case Manager - Stability and Reintegration Initiative

at  YMCA of Greater Seattle

JOB SUMMARY

The Stability and Reintegration Initiative is a collaborative prevention program developed through a partnership between the King County Juvenile Court, the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YSIC), and Building Changes, funded by the Washington Youth & Families Fund. This program aims to prevent homelessness among young people exiting detention facilities by supporting their transition into safe and stable housing and providing opportunity pathways. This position focuses on supporting the discharge planning and transition of transition-age youth (16 to 21 years old), particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ individuals. It emphasizes a diversion-like approach to identify temporary or permanent housing options within 90 days of release. These efforts aim to enhance the transition to safe housing and provide ongoing support for young people as they reintegrate into their communities.
This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
• Resides in King County.

Please refer the Job description for details