Bilingual Case Manager bei Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.

About Us: 

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.  

This is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission-oriented organization that has a kind and caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day. In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.  

Program Summary: 

The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services. The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.  

The intent and purpose of the Drop In Center is to provide a safe environment for homeless and at-risk youth to meet their basic human needs; access one-on-one counseling and case management to begin to stabilize their lives; connect with housing, employment and educational resources; and increase their support network - all within a trauma-informed environment that provides a consistent atmosphere of acceptance and hope. It serves all youth up to age 24 with no other eligibility requirements or time limits on how frequently they can utilize services. The Youth Drop In Center is open for services Monday – Friday from 8 am to 6 pm with weekend programming scheduled periodically. The Center provides the following services:  

● Meals and snacks  

● Access to laundry facilities  

● Access to showers and hygiene products  

● Access to clothing  

● Access to telephone, the ability to receive telephone messages and mail service  

● Identification services (Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and etc.)  

● Access to a computer lab for Internet services; also be utilized for educational and employment search assistance  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. 
• The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services.
• The Case Manager maintains an active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress towards their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency. 
• Case Management Services including coordinated entry to DHS youth housing programs and referral services for available programs throughout the community 
• Mental Health services where appropriate (partnership pending) 

• Sexual Health education and testing  
• Family mediation and counseling, as appropriate 
• Life skills classes 
• A place to establish meaningful relationships with caring adults; 
• Positive social engagement activities; 
• Positive creative and expressive activities; 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, Masters strongly preferred 
• Minimum of three to five years of experience working with youth 
• Strong knowledge of community resources 
• Understanding of harm reduction philosophy, trauma-informed provision of services and positive youth development strategies; 
• Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults; 
• Flexible schedule - position may require some weekend and evening hours; 
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus; 
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth is a plus; 
• Strong communication and organization skills; 
• Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention; 
• Ability to translate positive youth development techniques into practice; 

• Ability to deal with a multicultural and diverse setting; 
• Basic understanding of computer and data base systems for managing case records; 
• Ability to complete FBI Background check, Police Clearance, Child Protection Clearance, and Driving Clearance 
• Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks’ mission.