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Case Manager - Independent Living Services
Overview:
Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
This position is at the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YGS. The mission of the Social Impact Center is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
What You Will Get From Working at The Y
Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hr
Responsibilities:
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Authorized Driver Requirement
YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
The Independent Living Services (ILS) Case Manager position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team in our Foster Care Services department of the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle. The ILS Case Manager provides services to youth and young adults (15-23 year olds) across King County, as they age out of the foster care system. Case management services are youth-centered and youth-driven, and include supporting each participant to achieve their goals toward safe and stable housing, employment, education, navigating systems, building community, and developing life skills as they strive for self-sufficiency after they transition out of the foster care system.
This position is at the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YGS. The mission of the Social Impact Center is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with expected hours of Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet program and participant needs
What You Will Get From Working at The Y
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Retirement with 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information. Other Savings plans available upon hire.
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
- Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits
- Some benefits only available to full-time staff
Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hr
- Provides specialized services to youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
- Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
- Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
- Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
- Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
- Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.
- Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
- Case coordination with other community partners, DCYF social workers, schools, and other service providers on the youth’s team.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
- Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.
- Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
- May supervise volunteers, interns or national service members (AmeriCorps, etc.).
- May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.
- Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
- Other duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field.
- Two years or more of related work experience, with proven experience in working with youth and young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency, and/or homelessness services fields.
- Strong youth engagement and relationship building skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to visit sites and community organizations.
- Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
- Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field.
- Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.
Authorized Driver Requirement
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using your own vehicle (proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration are required). Driving duties for this role are Required.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:
YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Speeding
- Improper Lane Change
- Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
- Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
- Failure to obey Traffic Sign
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
- Driving with an open container of alcohol
- Reckless Driving
- Hit andRun– property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
- Racing
- Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
- Speeding over 20 mph
- Fleeing and/or eluding police
- Any other felony driving conviction(s)
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:
- More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history.
- More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
- Hit andRunresulting in bodily injury or death
- Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
- Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
- Are very adaptable.
- Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
- Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
- Truly enjoy being of service to people.
- Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
- Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information:
(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010:
(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants:
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
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