Bilingual Case Manager
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
Bilingual Case Manager
Full Time
Washington DC US
About Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY)
Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes life skills and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For more than 45 years Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at bringing an end to youth homelessness in the DC region. Today its programs in DC and Prince Georges County MD reach over 6500 runaway homeless abused and neglected youth and their families.
About PASSAGES
PASSAGES is an extended transitional housing program with shared apartment units in ward 8. The program is meant for chronically homeless youth up to the age of 24 who can stay up to six years depending on their age and are supported with intensive case management services in order establish a level of stability and self-sufficiency.
Position Summary
Under the Program Manager the bilingual case manager will provide care coordination social service navigation and support to clients in PASSAGES
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a Social Work psychology or a human services related field OR
Three years of experience working with at risk youth vulnerable populations - preferably
homeless populations;
MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English); history working with Latinx populations a plus;
Familiarity with social services and support agencies in the District;
Strong communication and organizational skills required; and
Reporting to the Program Manager this is a full-time exempt level position. All
candidates must possess a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation; pass the
required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records
if necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Completes all necessary funder specific admission processes with clients when referred
to PASSAGES including intake program rules and policies (confidentiality bullying
release of information etc.).; ensures SPDAT assessments are up to date;
Using a competency based framework and in collaboration with other staff at
PASSAGES - creates implements and monitors an individual service plan to assist
clients in meeting their goals towards self sufficiency;
Connects clients with appropriate social services and actively supports them in the
navigation of services including vital documentation food supports relevant benefits
etc.; connects clients with relevant resources to their individual service plans and actively
supports them in cultivating those relationships;
Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients on caseload;
Supports the reporting planning and implementation of activity schedule at the program
including various life skills workshops and trainings on relevant topics to clients;
Support or provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling when appropriate;
Perform regular house check inspections inside the building and in the area immediately
outside; monitor facilities and enforce program rules for client safety;
Help provides office coverage answer and record all phone calls and visitors;
Complete service documentation in client case records within 24-48 hours of the service;
maintain accurate complete and confidential case files written documentation reports to
track client progress and outcomes
Participates in regular team consultation meetings staff meetings trainings conferences
regular supervision and community outreach events as required; taking special care to
ensure that required trainings are completed annually;
Availability in evenings and weekends as needed;
Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager the Chief of Programs or their
designee; and
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness racial equity inclusion andissues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks mission.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We envision a world where homelessness is a distant memory for homeless youth.