The Therapeutic Case Manager (TCM) provides intensive case management services to youth placed in Friends of Youth’s BRS (Behavior Rehabilitation Services) foster homes, with a specialized focus on supporting neurodivergent youth and youth with complex behavioral health needs. The Therapeutic Case Manager is a critical member of a multidisciplinary team that includes foster parents, therapists, Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) caseworkers, and community-based providers. This position requires demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care, familiarity with Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles, and strong cultural responsiveness.

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred - or equivalent lived, professional, and/or academic experience. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least 3 years of providing intensive case management and/or supporting system-impacted youth with high behavioral health needs is also strongly considered.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training or certification highly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting neurodivergent youth and understanding of supporting youth with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and/or executive functioning challenges.

B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Complete a de-escalation and restraint training within the first 45 days of employment to be eligible to be involved in the restraint of a youth if necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver’s license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Proof of the following vaccinations is required: First two doses of COVID-19, influenza (during flu season), Varicella (two doses or titers indicating immunity), MMR (two doses or titers indicating immunity). Tdap (one dose).

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care, positive youth development, and harm reduction within culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Knowledge of Council on Accreditation (COA) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for Foster Homes preferred.
• Able to adapt and respond to change effectively; proactively seek opportunities supportive of change.
• Able to identify challenges and formulate and implement solutions, utilizing the expertise and input of others.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of youth in care and employees.
• When on-call, must be able to respond in person, as needed, and address emergent and safety concerns within a reasonable amount of time 24 hours a day.
• High integrity when dealing with restricted, and/or confidential information.
• Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs, and reports.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
• Cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect for everyone.
• Ability to develop and maintain community resources.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.