Case Manager - Scattered Site Housing

Description

YouthLink is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer Come take this journey with us!

• Salary: $26.00-26.25/Hour
• Job Type: Full-time, Onsite and In Community
• Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5pm, must have flexibility to work in the day

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to: 

• Subsidized Health and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 3% matching contributions
• Holiday program (15 + 2 floating holidays), 4 wellness holidays annually
• Generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire
• Continuing education

Who is YouthLink?

YouthLink is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 – 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.  

We are looking for a Case Manager – Scattered Site Housing to join our team and help us advance our mission. The Case Manager – Scattered Site Housing provides support, guidance, and coordination of wrap around services for youth ages 18-24 who are in crisis with the goal of stabilizing them in housing and providing support services to clients coming to YouthLink. The Case Manager assists youth with obtaining self-sufficiency through a holistic approach, including but not limited to appropriate referrals for housing, counseling, financial counseling, job readiness programs, and higher education. Lastly, this position will also be expected to engage with our community partners to increase additional services our clients may need. At this time YouthLink does not offer relocation or US work visa sponsorship.

Why us?

YouthLink is a Youth Focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit at YouthLink. Here at YouthLink, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families. 

Requirements

Required Experience for entry into position:

• 1+ years’ case management experience.
• 2 years’ experience working with at-risk young adults.
• 2 years’ experience working with homeless youth.
• 2 years’ experience with community engagement.
• Must be able to come to work on time, for all regularly scheduled work shifts.
• Valid MN State Driver’s License, insurance.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Competencies needed to successfully perform the work:

• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office applications as well as exhibit an ability to learn and utilize handheld applications systems and other electronic recording systems.
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to come into work on time, for all regularly scheduled work shifts.
• Consistent ability to perform and contribute positively in a diverse, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to coordinate care, delegate tasks, provide referrals and problem solve as needed.
• Dynamic energy, ability to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention.
• Demonstrate an ability to utilize continuous improvement techniques and quality research methods to optimize overall program operation and build community relationships.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a professional team.