Temporary Case Manager (Reentry)

Description

Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA) is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth, families, and communities in underserved areas to become self-determined contributing members of society by providing guidance, resources, and support. Our staff is a dynamic team, dedicated to creating opportunities to the communities we serve. At SEA, we strive to hire employees with positive attitudes and strong professional skills who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. We offer rigorous training, a supportive and challenging work environment, and great opportunities for professional development. Grow your career while you help make a better future for our clients and families. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Manager is responsible for providing wrap around services to re-entry youth and their families and will be involved in all aspects of the program including intake, case management, and making appropriate referrals to services. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess client readiness for case management services based on needs, eligibility and ability and willingness to participate in program
• Create case plans for clients with short, medium, and long-term goals and the steps to achieve those goals
• Provide direct services and referral services, including but not limited to, neighborhood-based case management, relocation and transition, educational support, housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment, tattoo removal, etc.
• Complete necessary documentation, including: community engagement, daily activities, tracking services, and any other data collection required by the contract for service delivery 
• Prepare monthly case-related reports including outcomes, successes and challenges
• Advocate for clients with agencies and service providers to minimize barriers to clients receiving needed services
• Work with parents/guardians/siblings and provide services to the family as needed
• Coordinates all activities for the client and families with the various stakeholders in the person’s life including school officials, employers, probation officers, law enforcement officials, etc.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, client reviews, internally and with partner agencies
• Maintain confidentiality and comprehensive confidential case files
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resources
• Provides workshops in the Juvenile Probation Camps
• Performs related duties as required. *

*Related duties as required are duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.

Qualifications and Experience

Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, typically:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in related field
• 2 years of experience working with high risk or probation youth
• Commitment to the mission and values of the non-profit sector, with a passion for social impact and community service
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid CA Driver’s License, and proof of auto insurance 
• Must be able to successfully pass Live Scan (background check)
• Required TB Test clearance 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Outreach and engagement strategies
• Community resources
• Human behavior and social science

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in diverse settings and provide culturally competent services
• Ability to successfully balance time in the community with clients with the documentation requirements of the program
• Must have patience, listening skills, and professionalism
• Display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various adverse situations and needs
• Capacity to work collaboratively as a team member
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Handle public contact and relations effectively
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships

*Soledad Enrichment Action strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $29