Case Manager - Minneapolis, United States - Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Description

Mission:
The Link works with youth and

young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice.

Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management

services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing

homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice

system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered,

strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs

that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.
Position Specifics

Hiring Salary Range:
$$23.13-$26.00/hour based on qualifications

Job Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt


Location:
Crystal, MN


Hours/Days:
Mon-Fri, 9:00-5:00


Note:
This

position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link,

candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to successfully

clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain

personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person

and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on

having these requirements.
According to Minnesota State

Administrative Rule , Subp. 6,C, employees of Children's

Residential Facilities must be at least 21 years of age.

BASIC FUNCTION
This

position is responsible for the case management for The Link's

Emergency Shelter for minors, Dignity House. The Case Manager will

ensure high quality case management and programming, including groups

and social and recreational activities. The Case Manager is responsible

for working directly with minors, ages 10-17, who have experienced

homelessness, trauma and disenfranchisement and who will need high level

case management supports to assist them in progressing toward their

goals and accessing resources and services needed to stabilize and

recover. The position will also require that services and supports for

the children of any youth of the residents be provided through on-site

or referrals.

In addition to case management the Case Manager

is responsible for developing, supporting and implementing youth

programming that is culturally competent and grounded in positive youth

development, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
Documentation

of demographic information will also be required of this position as

determined by The Link and our funding sources. Participation in

community and/or state level meetings may also be required as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop

Individualized Service Plans for 5 youth in shelter, track and document

incremental progress toward the achievement of goals.
Support and advocate with youth in the community
Meet daily/weekly with youth to identify service needs and provide support
Provide

clear and daily communication with the Dignity House Program Manager

and other team members to ensure holistic, consistent supports and

services are in place
Ensure case management supports focus on safety, health, recovery, and stability and individualized goals
Provide one-on-one and group supports
Complete progress/case notes and maintain participant records.
Provide crisis intervention services during regular work hours as needed.
Along

with Dignity House Program Manager, research, and implement program

improvement and expansion and identify trends in population or service

interventions
Create and maintain a community and culture that is warm, welcoming and supportive of all youth 24-7
Develop collaborations and broker services for youth beyond the scope of Dignity House
Provide support services around family reunification, when possible
Participate in committees as appointed internally and in the community
Collect and document all required demographic and outcome information
Complete and assist with funding reports
Responsible

for being a part of the on-call rotation. This includes, but is not

limited to, covering shifts, responding to crisis calls, working

non-traditional hours; Ie. Weekends, evenings, etc. (schedule will be

adjusted to ensure fair time off.)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
Demonstrate commitment to The Link's mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
Support the overall growth of the agency
Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
Assist where needed as a team player
Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
Participate in special projects as necessary
Attend all meetings and trainings as required
Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
All other duties as assigned
Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality and data privacy
Knowledge of the commercial sexual exploitation of minors
Creative and able to engage a diverse range of needs and learning styles
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for client advocacy
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated

ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete

multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Schedule is based on meeting the needs of the program and will occasionally require hours outside of the normal work schedule

QUALIFICATIONS
BA degree in related field (Preferred) and 2 years of experience or 2 years of working with high-risk and vulnerable youth
Experience providing comprehensive and holistic case management services to young people
Training in youth development, harm reduction, and/or trauma informed care
Knowledge

of issues related to minor sex-trafficking, comprehensive programming,

child welfare, juvenile justice and court systems
Proven experience providing 1:1 and group supports and/or programming within a shelter or other youth setting
Current

driver's license, reliable vehicle (with current insurance at the

levels required by the Link) and ability to pass a criminal and driving

background check

WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity
The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Work environment for this position includes offices, common and residential space with a low to high noise level
Requires ability to drive personal and Link owned vehicle

BENEFITS
The

Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental (The

Link covers 100% of the premiums), vision, a generous 401k with

employer match, over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, birthday PTO,

two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays/holiday pay, and more

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
As outlined in our
. The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency, and wages

that lead our field for similar roles.

To that end, The Link will

ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to

receive within the position's hiring range based on their years of

relevant professional experience, lived experience, and relevant degrees

and licensures.

The Link has a " no negotiation policy ,"

which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair

wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given

the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications.

OTHER
The

Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies

with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and

employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay,

based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender

identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran

status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission,

sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable

protected classes.

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