Case Manager (THP)

• Counsel and support Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP+ 21-25) in developing basic like skills, identifying community resources, and planning for their own self-sufficiency.

Essential Duties:

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
• Assist Transitional Aged Youth to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Shared Living Agreement (SLA); and other required plans depending on program.
• Provide individual and group instruction in basic life skills.
• Provide individual and group instruction in job-readiness.
• Assist Transitional Aged Youth in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.
• Assist Transitional Aged Youth in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.
• Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation.
• Assist Transitional Aged Youth n obtaining safe and appropriate housing.
• Assist and provide education to Transitional Aged Youth about higher education opportunities. 
• Encourage and support Transitional Aged Youth transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.
• Meet with Transitional Aged Youth for face to face case management services or schedule regular contact meetings as outlined per agency and Community Care Licensing standards.
• Present psychosocial needs, strengths and concerns of Transitional Aged Youth during supervision.
• Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.

• BA/BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with Transitional Aged Youth. Working with special needs populations such as pregnant/parenting or Transitional Aged Youth with mental illness, behavioral problems, and/or system-involved strongly preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.
• Must be able to document services, incidents, and other required forms/documents.