Youth and Family Case Manager

Overview

Are you drawn to meaningful work that nurtures resilience and change? The Juvenile Justice Assessment Team (JJAT) seeks a dedicated Youth and Family Case Manager to deliver critical support and resources to court-involved youth and their families, focusing on connecting youth with outpatient behavioral health services and maximizing progress toward plan goals and objectives. Join our team and help make a difference today!

At JJAT, we believe every youth deserves a chance to thrive, and that's where you come in! As a Youth and Family Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of court-involved youth and their families. With a keen ability to assess needs and lead a collaborative treatment team, you will connect them with the resources they need, coordinate caregiver support activities and resources, and provide individual support to youth and their families. This role requires travel throughout King County, including transporting youth and families in your personal vehicle, as you provide hands-on, one-on-one support. As part of a close-knit team, you’ll also gain valuable insights into the juvenile justice and court system, together, we can empower families to be active members in their child's care and help them achieve their goals.

ABOUT PROGRAM

The Juvenile Justice Assessment Team (JJAT) seeks to increase behavioral health screening and assessments for youth ages 12 to 20 that enter the juvenile justice system. JJAT aims to divert youth with behavioral needs and diagnoses from further involvement into the juvenile justice system and decrease any incidences or severity of chemical dependency, mental health, and/or emotional disorders in young people. The position works in partnership with JJAT Mental Health Assessors, Substance Use Assessors and King County Juvenile Court Staff.   

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• You'll be responsible for providing young people and families with non-judgmental, unconditional, and culturally responsive support. This means that no matter their background or situation, you'll be there to help them without bias or preconceptions
• You'll have to act as a bridge between the family and system representatives on the team. This could involve attending court hearings, probation appointments, detention visits, and more. Your goal is to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that the family's voice is being heard
• As an advocate, you'll also work to ensure the youth and family have a say in their care. This could involve speaking up on their behalf with their juvenile probation counselor, truancy case manager, school representative, or any other referring party
• You'll be serving as the primary linkage support. This means that I'll be helping to connect youth with the resources they need, whether that's initial intake appointments with behavioral health, mental health supports outpatient, intensive outpatient, substance use supports, etc.
• Link youth with pro-social activities in their community. This could mean anything from mentor-ship to athletics to arts to employment
• Coordinate and communicate developments for each youth to appropriate referring parties. This could include probation, Becca Programs, JJAT Staff, and more
• Of course, youth and families must have a voice in all of this. That's why you'll work to encourage their voice and ensure it's heard
• Attend JJAT meetings as needed and complete progress notes and other paperwork, as well as service tracking documentation as indicated
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and be able to travel and transport youth and families in all parts of Seattle, South King County and Tukwila as needed to best support them

Qualifications

REQUIRED

    Educational/Experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree OR 
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent 1 year of applicable work experience OR 
  • High school diploma/GED 2 years of applicable work experience 
  • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field 
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to provide transport to youth and families as needed 
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal licensing or certification requirements
• Own vehicle; Valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations 

PREFERRED

• Bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred  

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong local connectedness to King County community and available resources 
• Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population

Schedule

• Full-Time Monday to Friday
• 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled
• Flexibility required with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $24.40 - $26.90 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Salary : $24 - $27