Case Manager - Stability and Reintegration Initiative presso YMCA of Greater Seattle

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Stability and Reintegration Initiative is a collaborative prevention program developed through a partnership between the King County Juvenile Court, the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YSIC), and Building Changes, funded by the Washington Youth & Families Fund. This program aims to prevent homelessness among young people exiting detention facilities by supporting their transition into safe and stable housing and providing opportunity pathways. This position focuses on supporting the discharge planning and transition of transition-age youth (16 to 21 years old), particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ individuals. It emphasizes a diversion-like approach to identify temporary or permanent housing options within 90 days of release. These efforts aim to enhance the transition to safe housing and provide ongoing support for young people as they reintegrate into their communities.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time role with an anticipated schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with 1-2 weekends a month required. 

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 

• Retirement with generous employer contributions 

• Free access to mental health resources 

• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) 

• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services. 

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff 

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hour

• Collaborate with detention staff to establish a referral relationship, ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach that minimizes the duplication of services and streamlines support for young people facing imminent housing instability upon exit.
• Be present at the detention center 3-5 days a week.
• Apply a diversion-like, creative problem-solving approach to support young people in identifying permanent or temporary housing options within 90 days of their exit.
• Create and facilitate a course that focuses on building life skills, enhancing social-emotional skills, and securing and/or maintaining housing once released. 
• Establish trauma-informed, person-centered relationships with young people in detention through regular check-ins.
• Track and support the exit planning and discharge processes overseen by the detention facility of young people on the caseload, and collaborate with individual young people to build safety and stability plans upon exit.
• Develop and apply an approach toward modeling and coaching key social-emotional skills, and integrate the approach into transition planning and case management.
• Ensure non-disruption of academic progress of young people on the caseload through connections to local community reengagement/Open Doors schools or other post-secondary opportunities.

• Acts as a systems connector to support youth in achieving their goals and reducing barriers in education, employment/career development, safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, health and well-being, mental health support, and life skills.
• Use critical thinking skills and provide solution-focused navigation for complex needs among youth in detention.
• Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
• Understands contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
• Understands and uses best practice philosophies in the field, including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, housing first, harm reduction, de-escalation, etc.
• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
• Maintain strong sense of organization in fast paced work environment.  

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Code of Conduct for Applicants 

• Bachelor's degree* in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
• Ability to obtain detention clearance within 90 days of employment
• Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.**
• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.**
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

* Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.

** Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
• Resides in King County.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you: 

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment. 

• Are very adaptable. 

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic. 

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. 

• Truly enjoy being of service to people. 

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. 

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all. 

OUR MISSION 

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.  

OUR VALUES 

• Respect 

• Responsibility 

• Honesty 

• Caring 

• Passion for Excellence 

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information: 

(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010: 

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877 

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants: 

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660 

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [email protected].