Youth Case Manager
Company: Cocoon House
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: At Cocoon House we empower young people, families,
and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of
homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. Currently
the Youth Case Manager works to ensure that youth are setting and
maintaining progress toward goals in various domains including
basic needs, life skills, education, employment, health, mental
health, and substance use. Our Youth Case Manager....Ensures safety
of youth by assessing emergency situations, de-escalating
situations, and seeking proper support. Ability to communicate
critical information in person, on the phone, or in writing. Must
be able to assess resources for dangerous situations and access
emergency services.Follows mandated reporter requirements by
documenting incidents and calling CPS appropriatelyMaintains a
cooperative environment free of discrimination, retaliation and
harassment.Ensures that residents are following guidelines of
program. Provides services and support during their stay.Relates
with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative
approach.Maintains and demonstrates healthy boundaries with
youth.What does a shift look like? Full-Time, 40 hours Develop
realistic long-term or transitional housing plans with residents
when required.Make appropriate referrals for medical, dental,
mental health, and chemical dependency needs.Meet weekly with the
residents assigned to caseload.Maintain all necessary logs and
paperwork regarding client files with accurate data and ensuring
pertinent information is communicated on appropriate forms, logs,
and calendars. Weekly Comprehensive Case Plan meetings with
Clinical Supervisor and Site Supervisor when requiredMaintain
individual and common files.Communicate directly with other
providers to assure youth are following through with their
commitments and developing community networks.Attend community
meetings and ability to direct wrap-around meetings with staff and
youth.Communicate with staff regarding youth needs and case plan
follow through.Understand all contracts that effect residents such
as RSLP and HOPE.Ensure that residents are following guidelines of
program. Provide services and support during their stay.Meet weekly
with the residents assigned to caseload. Pay Scale: $20-22/hrCocoon
House will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons
with disabilities upon request. Candidates with lived experience,
BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! Requirements:
General:Bachelor's degree6 months working with youth or similar
populationsMust be 21 years of age or older.Clear a background
check with DCYF.Possess a valid Washington State driver's license,
insurance and reliable transportation. Physical:Ability to
effectively communicate with all internal and external clientsBe
able to hear voices and alarms.Ability to read and comprehend a
variety of materialsAbility to operate phone, computer, and record
information for files and logsMust be able to lift up to 50
poundsAbility to travel for various distances through urban or
rural environments in various weather conditionsMust have ability
to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth
emergency.Go up and down stairsPI202058501
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