Abh Case Manager Tuesday - Venice, United States - SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH

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JOB TITLE:

ABH Case Manager


REPORTS TO:

ABH Program Manager


SCHEDULE:

Tuesday -Saturday (3:
00pm-11:
30pm)


LOCATION:

Venice, CA


STATUS:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt


CELL PHONE:

Reimbursement for use


DRIVER POSITION:

Yes [If Yes, please see below]


SALARY RANGE:

$ $22.60/hr


ABOUT US:


Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles.

Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive.

Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.


SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming.

If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.


ABOUT THE ROLE:


A member of the Housing team, the A Bridge Home (ABH) Case Manager will work at the ABH program in Venice (low-barrier, high tolerance) to provide case management services for SPY members experiencing homelessness.

The ABH Case Manager is expected to provide support and services to residents, most of which have a variety of complex health, functional, and social needs, in order to help them transition back into the community.

The ABH Case Manager will assist residents in breaking the cycle of homelessness by establishing and pursuing a permanent housing plan, and aiding residents in accessing and maintaining other supportive services in the community.

The role will collaborate with other departments to ensure that residents have a successful onboarding, stay, and existence from the ABH project.


WHAT YOU'LL DO:


  • Collaborate with Member Services Program Manager to build and create ABH Case Management Program that is inline with existing SPY Case Management Program
  • Uphold SPY's cultural approach including philosophies of harm reduction, trauma informed care, healing centered, positive youth development, low barrier, housing first, crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Collect data for Case Management Program for monthly quarterly, yearly and donor
- reports as needed

  • Supervise case managers and support workers along with other Senior Case manager supporting SPY members with varying needs
  • Build individualized case plans for SPY members and support staff in developing and implementing individualized care plans around identified housing goals including increasing mainstream benefits; gathering necessary documents; connecting with education/employment services; and referring to health services as needed
  • Meet with assigned residents a minimum of 1x/week to ensure progression towards housing and social goals
  • Work within Youth Coordinated Entry System (YCES) to link young people to housing services and help them reunify with personal connections (family and friends) as appropriate
  • Conduct and complete all resident intakes and administer Next Step Tools assessments and reassessments as needed
  • Provide ongoing case management services that will support successful housing outcomes, decrease social isolation, increase member's sense of selfefficacy, reduce homelessness recidivism and deter evictions
  • Collaborate with partner organizations to coordinate members' care and to ensure they receive the services and support they need to achieve and maintain physical and mental health, and housing stability
  • Develop close working relationships with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers, landlords and collaborative agencies
  • Provide ongoing information, referrals, linkages, and advocacy for members
  • Provide all members with a homelike environment for the duration of their stay
  • Complete and submit all required forms, case records, statistical reports and documentation to the ABH Program Manager within designated timelines
  • Participate in developing new programs/services and collaborate with team members in implementing and creating work policies
  • Collect data for programs for monthly quarterly, and yearly reports
  • Transport youth as deemed necessary
  • Utilize a harmreduction, traumainformed, and housing first approach
  • Provide mediation and crisis intervention to youth as needed Participate in community and collaborative meetings as directed
  • Other duties as assigned to support the goals of the organization.

Requirements:


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field is
    preferred, but not required.
  • 12 years of experience in case management, counseling or related experience is
    required.
  • 2+ years experience providing direct services to highrisk youth including counseling and advoc

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