Youth Advocate Shelter Case Manager

Location: Lowell

We are seeking a Youth Advocate Shelter Case Manager to provide services to youth placed within the 24/7 Crisis Transitional Youth Shelter. The Youth Advocate Shelter Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services to Youth and Young Adults (YYA) ages 18-24, using a trauma informed approach that includes: developing monthly Rehousing Plans, referrals to community resources, advocacy, assessments, and crisis intervention, with the goal of placing YYA into permeant housing.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS INCLUDE:

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday-Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

If you interested in having an active role in responding to the current Youth Homelessness crisis, and a position that will not only make a difference in your life, but the lives of others, Community Teamwork is where you want to work!

Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $23.40
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
• 37.5 hour work week

Responsibilities include:

• Complete intake and needs assessments with each YYA, which may involve a broad range of areas including housing, finance & budgeting, employment, education, food & nutrition, legal issues, health, and daily living skills.
• Interview and evaluate clients to formulate Individualized Service Plans based on Program requirements.
• Assist YYA’s in securing permanent housing by making full use of all available housing opportunities including the private rental market and reunification where applicable
• Work closely with YYA to identify and build upon strengths and develop strategies to address barriers and concerns identified through the assessment process.
• Maintain compliance standards with Youth Services programming.
• Help YYA build self-sufficiency plans.
• Assist YYA to transition to self-advocacy roles.
• Provide emergency response management.
• Establish and monitor goals.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team of collateral providers.
• Maintain accurate case records.

Qualifications:

• Prior related experience required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Prior assessment, advocacy and case management work in a Human Service field.
• Knowledge and experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low-income individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/ Haitian-Creole, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative, outcome focused team in an organization committed to excellence.