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.
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.
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