Youth and Young Adult Case Manager
Youth and Young Adult Case Manager
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A mission-driven organization Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) serves people in Northeast Ohio and walks with them on their road to self-sufficiency. LMM helps empower people to overcome barriers obtain job skills gain employment locate safe and stable housing access counseling and support services stay out of prison and secure second chances in community. Our mission is to challenge systemic injustices faced by those who are oppressed forgotten and hurting by providing responsive solutions advocacy and hope.
Position Summary
The Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Case Manager supports individuals ages 1824 in the agencys Youth and Young Adult Transition in Place (YYA TIP) program. As a member of the Housing & Shelter team the Case Manager provides comprehensive case management servicesincluding housing navigation income development and connections to behavioral health and medical careto young adults transitioning out of homelessness. This role is dedicated to promoting housing stability and self-sufficiency with the ultimate goal of ensuring that homelessness is brief rare and nonrecurring.
Some of the duties include:
- Provide engagement and ongoing case management services to clients ages 1824 enrolled in the Youth and Young Adult Transition in Place (YYA TIP) program
- Connect clients to appropriate resources and community partners including assistance with obtaining identification accessing public benefits and linking to mental health substance use disorder services and housing interventions
- Support clients in increasing income to sustain rental responsibilities by the end of the program through referrals to job training programs employment opportunities and/or assistance with SSI/SSDI applications
- Ensure linkage to Cuyahoga Countys Coordinated Entry if not assessed prior to Shelter entry
- Assist in arranging and/or providing transportation to critical destinations (e.g. housing medical employment)
- Support participants with move-in coordination and relocations as needed to ensure a smooth transition into or between housing units
- Ensure education and guidance on essential daily living skills to help participants successfully maintain housing and live independently
- Coordinate with YYA TIP partners including property liaison team FrontLine Service Family Promise A Place 4 me OHS
- Maintain participant data and statistical information client database records Housing Assessments and progress notes in HOPE and User Form data tracking systems
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED; Bachelors Degree preferred. Some experience working with people experiencing homelessness veterans people with substance use disorders people with re-entry backgrounds and/or other relevant social service populations preferred. A Valid Ohio Drivers license and proof of insurance required
LMM offers a number of benefits for staff including but not limited to: medical dental vision disability life generous paid time off and a 403(b) retirement savings plan. LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in life experiences and backgrounds. LMM promotes equality for individuals of all backgrounds including Minorities Females Disabled Individuals and Veterans. LMM also maintains a drug-free workplace.
Join our team! Go to: to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. The hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
