Status: Full-Time

Introductory Period: 90 days

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; Voluntary Benefits, and a 403B Retirement plan

Basic Function:

The Los Angeles Youth Network is currently looking for a committed, professional and dynamic Case Manager, To create an environment of trust and compassion that allows youth to grow and develop. To fully assess the diverse needs of all assigned youth, to provide psycho-social support, to conduct aftercare services for former youth, to link current or former youth with much needed resources and services for our Transitional Living Program youth ages 18-24.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Cultivate an environment of caring that offers the youth a chance to develop positive relationships and connections with adults.
Maintain an attitude of professionalism, collegiality, and optimism with both staff and youth to promote the welfare and well-being of the youth.
Oversee and/or conduct comprehensive intakes and psychosocial assessments of each youth.
Use all available data to create an individualized service plan that identifies youth’s strengths and weaknesses; help youth to plan short-term and long-term goals.
Cultivate a working knowledge and relationship with relevant community resources to create linkages that meet the needs of the youth.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation that meets legal requirements; complete monthly and weekly reports.
Periodically transport and accompany youth to meetings and appointments with medical providers, court as directed.
Assist in the training and guidance of interns on relevant agency policies and procedures.
Conduct Aftercare Services for former youth
Conduct Outreach services when needed
Attend all staff meetings, in-services, supervisions and conferences as directed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s In Social Work Required

One to two years of working with adolescents or at-risk populations required, post-graduate experience working with adolescents preferred.

Valid CA Driver’s license in good standing to operate agency vehicle.

Physical Demands:

Sitting at desk with intermittent walking, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting light objects.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Los Angeles Youth Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

please email cover letter, resume and salary history to hr@layn.org