What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager, Youth/Young Adult position at Diocese of Venice in Florida?
Title: Case Manager - Youth/Young Adult Advocate
Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc - Charlotte County, Florida. This role will work out of our 5900 Pan American Blvd North Port office.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. serves Southwest Florida through a variety of programs that provide services including but not limited to pantry and food, direct financial assistance, senior programs, behavioral health, educational programs for children and adults, housing, nutritional programs, and anti-human trafficking based on a foundation of Catholic teachings.
Job Responsibilities
Requirements
Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc - Charlotte County, Florida. This role will work out of our 5900 Pan American Blvd North Port office.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. serves Southwest Florida through a variety of programs that provide services including but not limited to pantry and food, direct financial assistance, senior programs, behavioral health, educational programs for children and adults, housing, nutritional programs, and anti-human trafficking based on a foundation of Catholic teachings.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and coordination for the youth homeless demonstration rapid rehousing project.
- Offer emotional support to clients throughout the case, helping them feel safe and understood.
- Coordinate services with other agencies as needed to ensure clients' needs are met.
- Help clients obtain needed services such as housing, medical care, education support, or vocational training.
- Develop long-term plans with clients that address their needs in the short term and long term. Communicate regularly with clients on their progress toward goals.
- Conduct assessments or screenings with participants to evaluate the need for support, strengths, and areas of growth.
- Guide program participants in goal setting and decision-making processes.
- Maintain case notes and documents service statistics.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and supportive counseling techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 1 year of experience working with children, youth, families, or a special population, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Strong communication and relationship skills.
- Able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner while being a role model.
- Working knowledge of database reporting systems and Microsoft Office.
- Florida Driver's License.
- Able to pass a Level II background screening.
- Must be able to work a 37.5 hour week schedule and flexible schedule which could require night and weekend hours on a rotating basis.
