Employment and Education Case Manager - Rapid Rehousing
YMCA of Greater Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Overview
Our Commitment to Equity: You will provide culturally competent, strength-based employment and education support to young adults in permanent and long-term housing programs by identifying participant career goals, supporting career development, and assisting in navigating employment resources and application. Services are provided across King County in YMCA locations, shelters, or other community locations. This hybrid role requires office and community-based work at least 2-3 days per week. Key responsibilities include intensive employment coaching, developing partnerships with employers across King County, and providing regular resource consults with permanent housing clients. You will collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, outside professionals, and others involved in delivering resources to support young adults’ housing, employment, and education goals.
Responsibilities
Receives referrals from permanent housing case managers to connect clients to relevant employment and/or education.
Provides intensive case management for 90‑day intervals focusing on employment and education goals. Connects with clients on a weekly basis, can be more often if needed, and can decrease in frequency as goals are achieved.
Using motivational interviewing, connects directly with young adult participants from YSIC permanent housing programs to create or build resumes, establish interviews, complete job applications, obtain necessary documentation, and explore career paths.
Attends relevant job fairs, interviews, and info sessions with clients. Actively engages with community resources to quickly connect participants to relevant organizations.
Supports clients in developing a clear plan to achieve their employment and education goals and holds them accountable to such goals.
Creates and upholds partnerships with potential employers and community‑based employment and education resources.
Tracks employment trends in King County and adjusts strategies to gain employment as needed.
Hosts regular workshops and/or events for participants to attend to support skill development and employment outcomes.
Collaborates effectively with case managers, supervisors, peers, and outside professionals to meet the needs of housing program participants.
Completes required documentation within program deadlines and reports all critical incidents while adhering to YMCA program rules and procedures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience; Master's preferred; other education, training, experience considered.
Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti‑poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and plan supportive activities.
Strong youth engagement and relationship‑building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to transport self and client(s) safely; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage required or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.
Current approved HIV blood‑borne pathogens training.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations; ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
Benefits
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
Retirement with generous employer contributions.
Free access to mental health resources.
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part‑time staff; 50% for full‑time staff.
Some benefits only available to full‑time staff.
Employment Type
This is a full‑time position with expected hours Monday‑Friday 9‑5, with occasional evening and weekends as needed.
Salary
Hiring Range: $24.50 – $27.50 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol‑free workplace.
We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system.
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act.
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Our Commitment to Equity: You will provide culturally competent, strength-based employment and education support to young adults in permanent and long-term housing programs by identifying participant career goals, supporting career development, and assisting in navigating employment resources and application. Services are provided across King County in YMCA locations, shelters, or other community locations. This hybrid role requires office and community-based work at least 2-3 days per week. Key responsibilities include intensive employment coaching, developing partnerships with employers across King County, and providing regular resource consults with permanent housing clients. You will collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, outside professionals, and others involved in delivering resources to support young adults’ housing, employment, and education goals.
Responsibilities
Receives referrals from permanent housing case managers to connect clients to relevant employment and/or education.
Provides intensive case management for 90‑day intervals focusing on employment and education goals. Connects with clients on a weekly basis, can be more often if needed, and can decrease in frequency as goals are achieved.
Using motivational interviewing, connects directly with young adult participants from YSIC permanent housing programs to create or build resumes, establish interviews, complete job applications, obtain necessary documentation, and explore career paths.
Attends relevant job fairs, interviews, and info sessions with clients. Actively engages with community resources to quickly connect participants to relevant organizations.
Supports clients in developing a clear plan to achieve their employment and education goals and holds them accountable to such goals.
Creates and upholds partnerships with potential employers and community‑based employment and education resources.
Tracks employment trends in King County and adjusts strategies to gain employment as needed.
Hosts regular workshops and/or events for participants to attend to support skill development and employment outcomes.
Collaborates effectively with case managers, supervisors, peers, and outside professionals to meet the needs of housing program participants.
Completes required documentation within program deadlines and reports all critical incidents while adhering to YMCA program rules and procedures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience; Master's preferred; other education, training, experience considered.
Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti‑poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and plan supportive activities.
Strong youth engagement and relationship‑building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to transport self and client(s) safely; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage required or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.
Current approved HIV blood‑borne pathogens training.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations; ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
Benefits
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
Retirement with generous employer contributions.
Free access to mental health resources.
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part‑time staff; 50% for full‑time staff.
Some benefits only available to full‑time staff.
Employment Type
This is a full‑time position with expected hours Monday‑Friday 9‑5, with occasional evening and weekends as needed.
Salary
Hiring Range: $24.50 – $27.50 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol‑free workplace.
We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system.
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act.
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