Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Case Managers for Klaras Center for Families are responsible for linking and connecting young adults in need of homelessness support programming throughout the six-county catchment area with a focus on those young adults served at the DOBEY Drop-In Center.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED::

• Works with young adults (18-25) and their families in mental health, home, community and/or office settings

• Provides case management, skills training and crisis intervention for young adults

• Provides and coordinates life skills training to YHDP DOBEY Drop-In Center clients, and works closely with the Navigation Team and other YHDP providers

• Coordinates Drop-In Center programming, routinely working to secure appropriate community partners with the goal of providing a robust array homelessness support services for young adults

• Connects to the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition’s Heart to Home Coordinated Entry system while also performing other necessary Coordinated Entry functions

• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner as shown on management reports.

• Refers families of consumers to appropriate social welfare and health agencies to obtain assistance as needed

• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation

• Excellent verbal communication with consumers, staff, and community providers

• Time management required to meet service goals

• Local travel 30% to consumer homes, school, and other community settings

• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting 15 lbs.

• Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified

• Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required. 30% local travel

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's in social work, psychology or related field with ability to obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional credentialing Required:

• 1 year of case management and working with homeless youth and young adults preferred:

Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM with other as needed:

Salary: $45,000-$49,500 for Bachelors level / $48,150-$52,965 for Masters level

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
**Certain Requirements Needed**:

Location: Dobey Center Waco