What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Housing Case Manager position at Florence Crittenton Services of Orange Country Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary :
Counsel and support Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP 21-25) in developing basic like
skills, identifying community resources, and planning for their own self-sufficiency.
Essential Duties :
- Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Shared Living Agreement (SLA); and other required plans depending on program.
- Provide individual and group instruction in basic life skills.
- Provide individual and group instruction in job-readiness.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.
- Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth n obtaining safe and appropriate housing.
- Assist and provide education to Transitional Aged Youth about higher education opportunities.
- Encourage and support Transitional Aged Youth transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.
- Meet with Transitional Aged Youth for face to face case management services or schedule regular contact meetings as outlined per agency and Community Care Licensing standards.
- Present psychosocial needs, strengths and concerns of Transitional Aged Youth during supervision.
- Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.
Pay Range : $24.15-$34.40 per hour
Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
BA / BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with Transitional Aged Youth.
Working with special needs populations such as pregnant / parenting or Transitional Aged Youth with mental
illness, behavioral problems, and / or system-involved strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
To facilitate Transitional Aged Youth activities and transports, staff must be able to safely drive vehicles
transporting one or more Transitional Aged Youth to events, family visits, etc. Southern California traffic is such
that staff must expect heavy, prolonged traffic (more than one hour each way).
Work Environment :
Case Managers may be assigned to work with Transitional Aged Youth in independent living situations.
Individual may transport Transitional Aged Youth to appointments and activities in a variety of community
settings.
Salary : $24 - $34
