What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Case Manager position at YMCA of San Diego County?
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- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities
Job Description:
The Social Work Case Manager is responsible for providing case management to participants in our transitional housing program. They are responsible for offering participants a safe and welcoming environment to support their transition to independence and self-sufficiency. This position will be responsible for providing crisis intervention, case management, on-site community engagement activities, and daily programming operations at various hours and days. This position will provide a strengths-based, individualized approach to assist our participants in reaching their personal goals and will be responsible for assuring maintenance of a safe, clean, and nurturing living environment for the residents.
Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:
- Assessment and case planning with each participant; Coordinate case planning with participants and collaborating agencies; Provide services, advocacy and referrals based on participants’ needs through a supportive approach
- Conduct participant-screening interviews and assess service needs in various settings
- Employ critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management during crisis response and interventions
- Facilitate activities individually and in a group setting that promotes life skill development and provide support to participants in relational wellness, positive self-concept and gaining employment and school opportunities among other areas through case management services, workshops, and normative activities
- Create innovative ways to meet contract goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants
- Keep well-written, concise case notes to include all pertinent information for each participant using required tracking systems; Maintain organized records and case files for all participants
- Position may require the transport of participants in a YMCA vehicle to and from activities and appointments as needed; Practice non-aggressive defensive driving techniques; Operate YMCA vehicles in safe manner; Vehicle use is for YMCA business only
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage of confidential information and auditing
- Ensure that YMCA policies & procedures and applicable laws are always adhered to
- Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees
“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?
- Bachelor's degree in social science, psychology or a related field and equivalent work experience of up to one year required - OR minimum four years’ experience working with young adults, children or families in a social service setting required
- Knowledge or experience of providing social work practices to individuals and families
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants of critical positions within Community Support Services be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
- Current CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association and American Safety and Health Institute
- Position may require additional clearances in order to comply with all program, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:
- Physical exam obtained prior to first day
- Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required
- Pass pre-employment drug testing prior to first day
- Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter
- Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid CA Driver’s License, a good driving record and a current CDL H6 print-out (must be dated within 30 days of application) and pass vehicle proficiency exam