Transitional Housing Case Manager - Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County, Inc.

Transitional Housing Case Manager

Position Summary:

Counsel and support young adults (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP+ 21-24) 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 young adults 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 young adults in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.
• Assist young adults in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.
• Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation
• Assist young adults in obtaining safe and appropriate housing.
• Assist and provide education to young adults about higher education opportunities
• Encourage and support young adult’s transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.
• Meet with young adult 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 young adults during supervision.
• Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with transitional age young adults. Working with special needs populations such as pregnant/parenting young adults, young adults with mental illness or behavioral problems, system-involved young adults, and/or immigrant/refugee populations strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Case Managers assigned to mono-lingual clients must be proficient in the young adult’s primary language (if Spanish) or must be able to work effectively through interpreters.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and provide safe, reliable transportation of young adults to necessary appointments and activities.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to First Aid/CPR.

Salary Range: $50,232 - $55,255
The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience