Boys & Girls Aid is an anti-racist, LGBTQIA2S+ positive organization that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others. Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a full-time Youth and Family Case Manager for Safe Place, our shelter for houseless youth. Safe Place services youth, ages 12 to 20, who are experiencing housing instability.
Do you have experience working with youth? Are you able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries ? Are you patient in stressful situations ? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
This position earns a competitive wage of $20.60 - $22.00/hour. Bilingual employees are eligible for an additional 8% pay differential. We provide excellent benefits - first-year employees receive 11 paid holidays; 80 hours paid flexible time off; 1 personal paid day; paid sick time; 90% paid employee health/vision plan; dental plan; 403(b) Retirement Plan with match; Flexible Spending Account; Life/AD&D; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. We also offer a robust in-house training program on topics such as Collaborative Problem Solving and Trauma Informed Care. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID Founded in 1885, our mission is to make sure that every young person has permanent connections and housing stability. Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to the lives of those we serve. We show our staff how much they are?valued?through?a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty.?In addition to competitive pay and benefits,?we offer work-life balance within the company!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUTH AND FAMILY CASE MANAGER As the Youth and Family Case Manager you'll provide intake, placement, service planning, and case coordination for homeless and runaway youth receiving shelter services at Safe Place. Your work with youth and families will focus on crisis intervention, mediation, skill building, and family support planning. You'll assess individual needs and provide referrals for services needed such as education, vocational training, mental health services, substance abuse services, arranging and/or providing transportation to school, medical appointments, court hearings, assessment appointments, contact with family, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CASE MANAGER: Bachelor's degree with major study in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of professional and/or lived experience. Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish-English, preferred. Valid driver's license and a good driving record. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial?3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
