Youth Case Manager - Yonkers, NY
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Youth Case
ManagerDEPARTMENT: - - - - - - - - Employment ServicesFLSA: - - - -
- - - - - - - - - Non-ExemptLOCATION: - - - - - - - - - -Yonkers,
NYREPORTS TO: - - - - - - - - -Youth Employment Services
CoordinatorSALARY: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $40,000 TO $50,000
-SUMMARY: The Youth Case Manager has the primary responsibility of
providing a range of intensive case management, employment
readiness and supportive services to young adults ages 18-24 in
Yonkers, NY who may have had criminal justice involvement. The
position will be a part of team of service providers that will work
collectively to operate an innovative program for youth that face
significant barriers to continued education and employment. The
case manager will provide one on-one supportive services to at-risk
and transition-age youth who are preparing to join the workforce.
The Case Manager will assess basic needs, identify barriers to
employment, develop an Individual Service Plan to address those
barriers, and coordinate services to help youth prepare for and
secure jobs with a career path. - Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is
required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contact, receive and review referrals
to the youth programs from local schools, community-based
organizations, and government agencies, including
walk-ins.Participate and coordinate outreach activities that
include making presentations to non-profit organizations,
government agencies, probation/parole staff and agencies, schools,
and conduct door to door outreach in the targeted
neighborhood.Conduct program orientation and intake.Conduct
individual needs assessments to identify strengths and barriers by
using a variety of interviewing techniques focusing on the needs of
the individual and familyDevelop an Individual Service Plan
identifying barriers to school retention and employment and action
steps to address those barriers. While targeting intervention for
risk factors that would most likely cause the youth to
reoffend.Assist youth with completion of a high school diploma,
general equivalency degree, and/or vocational training.Facilitate
an intense job readiness attitudinal training component for in and
out of school youth; coordinate leadership, community service and
mentoring opportunities.Track and evaluate youth participation in
each program componentMeet with youth on an individual basis at
least bi-weekly to monitor progress in each program component;
identify resources to meet supportive service (i.e., tutoring) and
review progress towards goal attainment as identified on the
Individual Service Plan.Assist with placement in internships,
apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.Build relationships
with employers, community-based organizations and government
agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify
resources for youth.Follow procedures with regard to recordkeeping,
documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case
files.Collaborate and confer with program partners as deemed
appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.Meet
weekly with other case-managers to plan activities, to strategize
on service delivery for members, and other activities
identified.Ensure program compliance especially as it relates to
reporting within the ETO database and program outcomes.
-EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Successful applicant must have strong
written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide
good customer service, both in person and by telephone; must
possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to
detail. -The successful applicant must have the ability to handle
multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain
confidentiality.Requires a BA Degree in Human Services, Social Work
and/or other related fields.Must have at least 2 years of
experience working with disadvantaged/hard to serve adults or
youth.Must have a strong commitment to young people and
re-orientating their lives, nurturing their leadership skills and
enabling them to make a difference in their lives and communities,
as a whole.Must be able to handle crisis situations with minimum
supervision.Must be able to work independently and as part of a
team. -Must be willing to go out in the field to recruit youth and
make presentations to community organizations.Requires excellent
computer skills.AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:Westhab is a
prominent -community development organization, providing housing
and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable
members of our community each year. We are staffed by an
extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - -Building Communities. Changing Lives.
-Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are
high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have
the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a
results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.
If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be
because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions
to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance. - Westhab complies
with all applicable -OSHA -standards, rules and regulations in
addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized
hazards. -Powered by JazzHR
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