Join Our Team as a Case Manager for our On Ramp program
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Alexander and The Relatives
Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
What You’ll Do:
The A Way Home Housing Case Manager provides a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor a rapid re-housing program for pregnant and parenting young adults. Employee will provide direct client services, complete related documentation and implement the TIP Model of case management with housing clients.
Work involves providing supportive services to promote participants self-sufficiency, integration into the community, and permanency in housing, performing administrative tasks involved in the review and maintenance of a caseload of program participants. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside.
A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field
- 2 years’ experience working with transition age youth and/or individuals affected by homelessness, mental health or substance abuse.
- Requires general knowledge on “Housing First” philosophy and strategies.
- Possess strong organizational skills with ability to meet a demanding workload.
- Detail-oriented to complete requirements of files and maintain contract compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
- Creative thinker/adaptive personality.
- Knowledge or understanding of tenant’s rights and responsibilities as well as “strengths-based” case management a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, social service agencies, and landlords.
- Fluency in the English language is required. Spanish speaking ability is an added asset but is not required.
- Experience with computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human service field
- Two years of experience working with transition-age youth and/or individuals affected by homelessness, mental health, or substance abuse
- General knowledge of Housing First philosophy and strategies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a demanding workload
- Detail-oriented approach to file completion and contract compliance
- Excellent communication, listening, mediation, and writing skills
- Creative thinking and adaptive personality
- Knowledge of tenant rights and responsibilities and strengths-based case management
- Knowledge of community resources, social service agencies, and landlords
- Fluency in English
- Spanish-speaking ability
- Computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office
What We Do
To provide quality professional treatment to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
