Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Clinical Case Manager II ? Mental Health Prog. Korean Language .75% Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Asian Counseling and Referral Service DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Program NOTE: This is a 75% Time Position SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor ? Mental Health Program PURPOSE: To provide culturally competent and recovery oriented case management and counseling services for members of the Asian Pacific American community living with a mental illness . To provide services that are holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based with the goal of helping individuals to live a meaningful and independent life and reach recovery in the community. Performs services in compliance with agency policies and with contract and regulatory standards and requirement. 1. Work with clients to develop and implement person-centered, holistic, community-based and recovery-oriented care plan. Specific tasks include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and reassessments addressing broad range of life domains and developing strengths-based service care plan with the client?Providing community-based individual and group counseling services in a variety of therapeutic modalities with attention to cultural relevance and cultural and recovery competency and utilizing supervision and psychiatric consultation, when appropriate; Delivering client services based on the care plan, including visiting clients at their home and at other community locations accessible to clients; Providing outpatient crisis/emergency services; Providing client advocacy in attaining services and assistance in areas such as employment, housing, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, and transportation. Providing integrated and holistic services to meet the range of clients? behavioral health care needs and based in recovery principles. Providing coordinated services in compliance with relevant State, County, and City standards, including meeting expectations of the applicable systems, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence treatment, and/or problem gambling. Expected to meet program performance and/or productivity 2 . Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program paperwork / documentation standards. 3. Performs program outreach in the community. Explains program policy and services to clients and others. 4. Participates in training, meetings, consultations, and conferences. 5. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. 6. Provide team back up when case coverage is needed and assists in the orientation and training of new staff, as requested. 7. Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program paperwork / documentation standards. 8. Performs program outreach in the community. Explains program policy and services to clients and others. 9. Participates in training, meetings, consultations, and conferences. 10. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. 11. Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program paperwork / documentation standards. Performs program outreach in the community. Explains program policy and services to clients and others. Participates in training, meetings, consultations, and conferences. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. 12. Provide team back up when case coverage is needed and assists in the orientation and training of new staff, as requested. WORKING CONDITIONS: Often assists non-English speaking community members facing a variety of cultural, economic and health-related obstacles. High degree of stress. CONTACTS: Social and health services agencies, community agencies/organizations, recovery groups, clients and relations. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Master?s degree in social work or social/behavioral science; or Bachelor?s degree in social science with three (3) years experience in direct treatment; or Bachelor?s degree in other major with five (5) years experience in direct treatment; or AA in social science with seven (7) years experience in direct treatment; or HS diploma with nine (9) years experience in direct treatment. ? Ability to understand, speak, write, and read Korean language and English. Knowledge of APA cultures is required. ? Knowledge of: principles of recovery-based services, characteristics of mental and emotional illness; current social/economic problems; interview techniques; individual and group behavior; and simple treatment methods. ? Ability to: work as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks. ? Employee must have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill all job duties. If using personal or agency vehicle, this includes valid current Driver?s license and must be insurable under agency?s auto policy. If using personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance. BENEFITS: Medical, dental and life/accidental, death & long-term disability insurance; generous vacation/sick/holiday pay; 403(b) and pension plans. STATUS: Part Time ( .75 PTE) / Regular SALARY: (Based on qualifications and experience) CLOSING DATE: Until Filled SEND RESUME TO: Asian Counseling and Referral Service ATTN: Human Resources 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South Seattle, WA 98144 email: Register to View Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.

Job Title: Housing Case Manager II Company: Location: Bellingham, WA Description: THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL A private nonprofit Community Action Agency working as a catalyst for positive change in our communities and the lives of low-income and disadvantaged people - serving Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties since 1965. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Closes: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Register to View 4:00pm. Please see end of document for application information POSITION: Housing Case Manager (Part Time .80 FTE) SERVICE CENTER: Community Services REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor SALARY GRADE 15 SALARY RANGE: $14.51 to $17.08 per hour STATUS: Non-exempt JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct case management services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, focusing on helping them achieve housing stability. Uses a Family Development & housing first model of case management that is client driven, solution focused and facilitates change and movement toward self-sufficiency. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to home visits, intakes, the tracking of services, and assisting in program development. Serves as link to community resources and service providers. Tracks, maintains, and enters data into HMIS system. Provides intake and assessment services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides Homeless Housing related case management services using the Family Development Model to families participating in Homeless Housing Programs. 2. Assists in program development work. 3. Maintains confidential case notes on each individual or family client in a timely manner. 4. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationship with other agencies and service providers. 5. Provides reporting & tracking information for data management systems. 6. Determines client eligibility for Homeless Housing Services. 7. Ensures that all federal, state, agency and/or funder guidelines are met. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Attends staff trainings and meetings as required. 2. Maintains Family Development Certification. 3. Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor?s Degree Human Services or related field and a minimum of 2 years? experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Case management experience in social service employment setting, and a working knowledge of issues and resources in relation to housing services for low-income families. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State Driver?s License by time of hire. Good driving record. Driving abstract must be submitted upon request. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent Computer Skills, which include word processing, data entry, e-mail, etc. MAC experience preferred. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with clients from diverse populations. 4. Effective time-management skills including the ability to work with frequent interruptions and often in crisis situations. 5. The ability to create an innovative approach or new procedure or system as appropriate. 6. Demonstrated ability to function as a team member and collaborate with other staff. 7. Ability to maintain accurate and timely care management records. GENERAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Strength: Lifting and carrying general office supplies; typically weighing less than 25 pounds. Manual Dexterity: Sitting for long periods while keyboarding on the computer, performing routine clerical tasks or speaking and taking notes by telephone. Mobility: Driving; Sitting for long periods. Visual Discrimination: Staring at a computer screen while performing routine functions. Hearing: Ability to listen on the phone while taking notes of the conversation. Concentration: Interpret and/or discuss information with others which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices. May work with outside contacts, including other agencies and community resources, requiring regular communications of information not familiar to many people. Conceptualization: Situations encountered may be unclear and may require clarification. Determining the correct answer may require conducting some analysis or information gathering, as well as moderate knowledge of the functional field and the agency?s policies, and precedents. Judgment/Temperament: Much of the work is routine; may occasionally be involved in projects that require new ideas or approaches; position is responsible for developing modifications to established procedures. Decisions/recommendations typically have a significant impact on entire work team and may impact clients and/or significantly affect the work performed in one or more other work teams within the agency. Work impacts clients through direct service to them; may be accountable for direction of and guidance to others in absence of program supervisor. Minimal supervision is received; objectives or goals are established in advance, but very little in the way of a course of action is specified or recommended. Work is generally performed in a fast?paced office environment with frequent interruptions and occasional crisis situations. Frequent home visits off site. Majority of work centers on direct case management services and procedures that require a high degree of confidentiality, tactfulness and respect for clients from a diversity of economic and ethnic backgrounds. Regularly provides support to clients in such areas as needs assessment goal/plan facilitation, program information and referral, education and problem solving. Frequently requires travel within the agency?s service areas for home visits, community resource networking, meetings, special workshops, speaking engagements and other job related professional activities. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to HR, Opportunity Council, 1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or fax to Register to View by Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 pm.

Job Title: Children Youth and Family Counselor (Case Manager II-Youth Counselor) Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Asian Counseling and Referral Service DEPARTMENT: Children, Youth, and Families Program SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor - Children?s Program PURPOSE: To provide culturally competent case management, youth development, and counseling services to children, youth, and family members of the Asian Pacific American community that are holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based with the goal of helping individuals to live a meaningful and independent life in the community. Performs services in compliance with agency policies and with contract and regulatory standards and requirement. 1. Work with clients to develop and implement person-centered, holistic, community-based and recovery-oriented care plan. Specific tasks include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and periodic reassessments addressing broad range of life domains, and developing strengths-based service care plan with clients; Providing individual and group counseling services in a variety of therapeutic modalities with attention to recovery, cultural relevance and competency, and utilizing supervisor or psychiatric consultation when appropriate; Delivering client services based on the care plan, including visiting clients at their home and at other community locations accessible to clients; Providing outpatient crisis/emergency services; Providing client advocacy in attaining services and assistance in areas such as housing, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, transportation; Implementing prevention/early intervention programming for children and youth, including planning activities and participating in ongoing development of curriculum; Providing integrated and holistic services to meet the range of clients? behavioral health care needs and based in recovery principles. Provide coordinated services in compliance with relevant State, County, and City standards, including meeting expectations of the applicable systems, including mental health, substance abuse, and/or problem gambling. Expected to meet program performance and/or productivity standards. 2.Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program paperwork / documentation standards. 3. Performs program outreach and case finding functions in the community. Explains program policy and services to clients and others. 4. Participates in training, meetings, consultations, and conferences. 5. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. 6. Provide team back up when case coverage is needed and assists in the orientation and training of new staff, as requested. WORKING CONDITIONS: Often assists non-English speaking community members facing a variety of cultural, economic and health-related obstacles. High degree of stress. CONTACTS: Social and health services agencies, community agencies/organizations, clients and relations, schools, State and Federal employees. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Master?s degree in social work or social/behavioral science; or Bachelor?s degree in social science with three (3) years experience in direct treatment; or Bachelor?s degree in other major with five (5) years experience in direct treatment; or AA in social science with seven (7) years experience in direct treatment; or HS diploma with nine (9) years experience in direct treatment. ? Preferred ability to understand, speak, write, and read Asian Pacific Islander language and English. Knowledge of APA cultures is required. ? Knowledge of: child development principles and characteristics of mental, behavioral, and emotional problems; current social/economic problems; interview techniques; individual and group behavior; treatment methods with children, and community resources. ? Ability to: work as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks. ? Employee must have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill all job duties. If using personal or agency vehicle, this includes valid current Driver?s license and must be insurable under agency?s auto policy. If using personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance.

Job Title: Residential Case Manager/ Counselor (P/T Overnight) Company: Community Psychiatric Clinic Location: Seattle, WA Description: Residential and Housing Services » Residential Counseling and Support Residential Case Manager/ Counselor (P/T Overnight) Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Part-time overnight position providing counseling, crisis intervention and case management for clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Job Details: BA or MA in social services & 2 yrs exp. req'd

Job Title: CASASTART Youth Case Manager Company: Neighborhood House Location: Seattle, WA Description: Department: Education & Community Services Reports to: Youth Intervention Services Manager Status: Temporary, Part-time, 18 hours per week FLSA: Non-Exempt Range: $17.25-$19.16 per hour (Range 16) Close Date: Open until filled Neighborhood House Programs Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 13,500 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants. Scope CASASTART is a proven Youth Development Strategy that prevents substance abuse and builds communities. CASASTART was developed by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. CASASTART is a community-based, school-centered program to keep high-risk youth (9-14 years old) free of drug and crime involvement. Using an intensive and coordinated marriage of schools, preventative services, and community-based law enforcement, CASASTART addresses the individual needs of participants as well as the broader problems of their families and communities. Neighborhood House has implemented the CASASTART model at two Seattle Public Middle Schools: Aki Kurose and Denny. Neighborhood House is looking to fill an existing position at part-time capacity for the remainder of the school year. The CASASTART Youth Case Manager has primary responsibility to provide intensive case management services and coordinate a comprehensive menu of services for referred/eligible middle-school youth and their families, to prevent substance abuse, improve school performance, and build communities. These services include: determining eligibility, completing a needs assessment and case plan, making referrals and service linkages, counseling, performing home visits, crisis intervention, documentation of services, follow-up services, and evaluation. This person will take on the responsibilities for a group of youth already eligible and engaged in the program, making outreach and recruitment less critical than ongoing intensive case management services. Responsibilities ? Perform outreach and recruitment activities. ? Coordinate intake and screenings to determine eligibility for referred youth. ? Conduct a needs assessment and develop individualized case plans for each assigned youth. ? Provide intensive case management services for assigned youth and their families. ? Coordinate on-going services and new referrals with school staff and other service providers at bi-monthly Case Conferences. ? Provide information, resources, referrals, and advocacy to link clients to appropriate services in a timely manner. ? Provide counseling and crisis intervention services to referred youth and their families??? ? Make monthly home visits to provide and coordinate Family Services. Family services include: counseling, parenting skills training, stress management/coping skills, and addressing health or mental health issues including substance abuse. ? Provide mentoring directly or through referrals to local organizations. ? Provide follow up services which include support, monitoring, and crisis intervention??? ? Maintain good working relationships with school staff and other community service providers. ? Assist with group activities, workshops, trainings, and special events (including summer events and activities). ? Track and document all services and complete monthly reports. ? Work as a member of the CASASTART team and the NH Education and Community services department. ? Be available by cell phone on nights and weekends, as needed, for crisis intervention. ? Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications ? Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field. Relevant experience with youth and families may substitute for formal degree. ? Two years experience working with youth and/or families in social work, human service, or school settings. ? Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a non-judgmental, positive, problem-solving attitude. ? Team player who is resourceful, proactive and comfortable working with diverse populations. ? Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. ? Ability to work with multiple partners and service providers. ? Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment in schools, family homes, and with co-workers. ? Experience conducting group activities, trainings, and classes/workshops. ? Computer literacy, including MS Office Suite. ? Willingness to comply with established agency policies and performance standards, which may include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer services, teamwork, and maintaining a professional demeanor. ? Ability to work primarily during Public School hours and an occasional flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend. ? Must pass the Washington State Patrol background check (re-checked every two years). ? Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable, independent, transportation for frequent last-minute travel between Seattle worksites. ? Current First Aid certificate (within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment). ? Current CPR certificate ((within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment). ? Child Abuse and Neglect Training (within 90 days of employment). Employment Practice Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. Neighborhood House encourages and gives hiring preference to current and former Head Start parents. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Job Title: (2) HOUSING CASE MANAGER- Chemical Dependency & Jail Diversion Spec. Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Opening Date: March 15, 2010 Closing Date: Open Until Filled POSITION: HOUSING CASE MANAGER ? CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALIST POSITION: HOUSING CASE MANAGER ? JAIL DIVERSION SPECIALIST Reports to: Social Services Program Manager Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time Compensation: $35,000 - $42,500 DOQ Hours: 40 hours per week (including one weeknight later shift 11:30am-8pm) Benefits: Medical, dental & vision insurance, long-term disability, group life insurance, paid time off, (9) paid holidays, retirement plan, EAP, discounted gym membership & bus pass subsidy AGENCY OVERVIEW Plymouth Housing Group owns and manages 12 buildings that provide nearly 900 units of permanent housing for homeless or very low-income people in downtown Seattle. PHG cannot end homelessness simply by providing housing. Many homeless people need much more than a roof over their heads?they need medical care, mental health counseling, chemical dependency services, and life-skills coaching. They may also benefit from creating healthy connections within their community. Our goal is to assist formerly homeless and very poor tenants to establish a stable life in permanent housing by providing needed resources and teaching basic life skills, thereby empowering tenants to manage their lives effectively. JOB SUMMARY The Chemical Dependency Specialist is responsible for the provision of intensive individualized support within Plymouth Housing Group to formerly homeless tenants for whom alcohol and substance use is a barrier to housing stability. The position will develop relationships with these tenants, creating a milieu wherein there is a foundation for trust and a potential for contemplation of behavioral change. This position works to evaluate chemically dependent tenants, develop housing support plans, implement progress toward stability through one-on-one and group interaction, refer to treatment services, and coach practical life, tenancy, and good-neighbor skills. This position will also serve as a training and consultative resource for the Social Services team. The Jail Diversion Specialist is responsible for the provision of intensive, individualized support within Plymouth Housing Group to formerly homeless tenants for whom mental illness, chemical dependency and repeated involvement in the criminal justice system has posed significant obstacles to housing. This position works to connect with clients pre-housing; to conduct comprehensive assessment of needs; to develop housing service plans; and to facilitate progress toward stability through one-on-one and group interaction, referral to treatment services, and coaching of practical life, tenancy, and neighbor skills. This position will serve as a primary liaison for PHG in relation to the jail and court system and as a consultative resource for the PHG in relation to the criminal justice system. ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience) Education: Minimum of BA/BS degree in a human service field. MA/MSW preferred. Advanced education can be substituted for experience and/or years of experience can be substituted for the required degree. Experience: Three (3) years experience working either in a harm reduction model for homeless and low-income individuals presenting predominant substance use concerns, but also concerns related to mental and physical illnesses, disabilities, and HIV/AIDS. Licensure/Certification: Valid Washington State Drivers? License. Other Qualifications: ?Ability to work well with community agencies and resources, Strong communication skill as evidenced by the ability to express self clearly, both verbally and in writing. Working knowledge of computers. ?Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Group training and facilitation experience is preferred. ?Demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful conditions with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and ethnic diversity. ?Ability to be flexible, supportive and to work cooperatively with staff as a member of a diverse team. ?40 hour work week, including one weeknight later shift (11:30am-8pm) ?Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community services focused on homeless adults including medical, social service and housing providers in Seattle/King County. ?Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications; particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with customized databases and technology, and conduct Internet research. Plymouth Housing Group application required. Submit Cover Letter, Resume and Application to: PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP 2113 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View www.plymouthhousing.org --PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS-- PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Title: Housing Case Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Housing Case Manager: Opportunity to provide mental health case management and treatment, as part of the Standard Supportive Housing treatment team. Provides daily case management contact for a focused caseload of persons with serious behavioral health disabilities. BA in social services required. For more information, please see our website at Community Psychiatric Clinic.

Job Title: Family Homelessness Prevention Case Manager Company: YWCA of Seattle - King County - Snohmish Count Location: Seattle, WA Description: DESCRIPTION: The Family Homelessness Prevention Case Manager will work closely with the King County Housing Authority Section 8 Program to identify and engage with previously homeless families to assist them in obtaining and retaining permanent affordable housing. This will require establishing effective case management relationships with formerly homeless and homeless families, building relationships with property managers and working in coordination with the Program Manager 1. This position assists in connecting families to supportive services to help ensure success in permanent housing. This position will be expected to respond to crisis situations which could result in loss of permanent housing if not resolved. This position has a caseload of families seeking housing as well as families experiencing difficulty in maintaining housing. The Family Homelessness Prevention program provides services in King County outside Seattle. REPORTS TO: Program Manager 1, Homeless Initiatives, SeaTac City Hall RESPONSIBILITIES · Perform outreach and engagement activities to homeless and formerly homeless families · Provide links to housing and housing stability resources · Build relationships with landlords/property managers · Meet with applicants as needed to assist with the application process, housing search or other resources as related to establishing housing stability i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Washington State Basic Health Plan, Unemployment Benefits, etc. · Assess the strengths and challenges of the client family and assist family in developing housing stability goals and individual goal plans and action steps · Provide or ensure provision of life skills training and support when needed · Provide referral and connection to supportive services, such as chemical dependency treatment, mental health counseling, domestic violence advocacy, etc. · Conduct home visits to ensure housing stability · Accurately and thoroughly document performance of all of the tasks above · Meet regularly with the King County Housing Authority Section 8 staff to help ensure success for the families and the program · Attend meetings with human service providers and other public functions as related to the program · Help with administrative support of the program through regular reporting and record keeping as directed · Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · BA in social services or related field and/or 3 years related experience working with persons with disabilities and low-income families · Ability and willingness to work as part of team and independently · Values diversity and provides cultural competent services · Good oral and written communication skills and organizational and record keeping skills · Must be able to travel independently throughout King County DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Prefer one-year experience working in crises intervention and or the public/nonprofit-housing sector · Paid or volunteer experience in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs or housing development · Knowledge of family dynamics · Experience working with persons who have chemical dependency and mental health issues · Knowledge of and experience working with persons who have experienced domestic violence · Knowledge of housing resources in King County, Landlord/Tenant Laws and Fair Housing Regulations in Seattle and King County · Comfortable with computers and familiar with data base and word processing programs RATE, HOURS AND BENEFITS $16.28 per hour · Full-time, 40 hours per week, some weekend or evening work required. · Good benefit package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans Grant funded position, reviewed regularly for funding availabilityAs a condition of employment, the YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan (typically after 2 years of employment), the 5% required contribution shall be made to the YWCA Retirement Plan and the 403(b) plan contribution will no longer be required. Upon becoming eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan, you will receive a YWCA contribution in addition to your own contribution. CLOSING DATE: This position will close on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The YWCA of Seattle-King-Snohomish County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Case Manager - YouthBuild Work Readiness Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: YOUTHBUILD WORK READINESS CASE MANAGER RANGE: $27,327 - $35,038 OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB DESCRIPTION This position performs case management services in support of at-risk youth who have dropped out of school. The main focus is supporting participants in achieving their high school diplomas or GED?s, and helping them gain employable skills as they participate in construction projects that provide affordable housing within the community. This position also provides ongoing support, advocacy, and guidance to participants to assist them in dealing with their personal, legal, and social service needs, espe¬cially those that interfere with their ability to meet the pro-gram requirements and their personal goals. Additionally, this position will work closely with the entire staff to build the youths? leadership skills. Duties for this position are mainly performed at the New Market Skills Center and out in the community. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The Incumbent for this position must possess: A BA or BS in social services, education, or related field and two years experience working with at-risk youth; Experience in, or knowledge of community partnership building; The ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of youth; The ability to work comfortably with at-risk youth in both group and individual settings, preferably with experience supporting at-risk youth entering into employment and post-secondary education. Additional requirements include: The ability to handle confidential materials in a professional manner; A good driving record with six years driving experience; A valid Washington State Driver License; Reliable transportation; and personal auto insurance levels at, or above, $100,000 combined single limit liability; The ability to pass an extensive background check with no history of conviction or perpetration of child abuse or physical harm to another person. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED. APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Application (Found on website) http://www.communityyouthservices.org/pdf/2008-Job%20Application.pdf 4) Driver Abstract (Lacey DOL: Register to View or http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/drivingrecord.html SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Register to View OR Mail to: Attn HR. 711 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98506 ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED TO BE CONSIDERED. SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: http://www.communityyouthservices.org/employment_openings.shtml

Job Title: SWP Case Manager II P/T Company: Location: Bellingham, WA Description: THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL A private nonprofit Community Action Agency working as a catalyst for positive change in our communities and the lives of low-income and disadvantaged people - serving Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties since 1965. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Closes: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Register to View 4:00 pm. Please see end of document for application information POSITION: Supported Work Programs, Case Manager II (Part-time, 30 hours per week) SERVICE CENTER: Community Services REPORTS TO: Administrative Coordinator SALARY GRADE: 15 SALARY RANGE: $14.51 to $17.08 per hour STATUS: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Provides employment training and case management services using the Family Development model to families eligible for Workfirst Supported Work Programs services, at the Community Services office of DSHS. Works with clients more specifically around employment readiness and placement activities according to the guidelines of CTED contract and approved WorkFirst activities. Case management services include assessment, planning, goal setting, work site placement, and evaluation. Works closely with DSHS, Employment Security, and other Local Planning Area partners to provide them with recommendations for WorkFirst progression activities and approved alternative activities. Keeps accurate and confidential client/family records and provides reporting and tracking information to DSHS and the Opportunity Council as necessary. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides employment training and case management services using the Family Development Model to families eligible for WorkFirst Supported Work Programs services at the Community Services office of DSHS. 2. Maintains accurate and confidential records on individuals and families. Provides reporting and tracking information to DSHS and Opportunity Council as necessary. 3. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with other agencies and service providers. 4. Attends client staffing with DSHS, Local Planning Area partners, and agency staff. 5. Assists in program development as assigned. 6. Maintains current working knowledge and understanding of DSHS policies and procedures. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings. 2. Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor?s Degree in Human Services or related field and a minimum of 3 years? experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Case management experience in social services, and a working knowledge of issues and resources in relation to homelessness and low-income families. A valid Washington State Driver?s License. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 2. The ability to be creative and innovative in developing and implementing new or improved methods procedures or systems. 3. The ability to function as a member of a team, working in collaboration with other staff members. 4. The ability to provide occasional guidance regarding daily issues, short term planning and some long-range planning, which enables others to take action or make decisions. 5. The ability to research, interpret and discuss the effects of laws as they pertain to family issues including divorce and custody of children. 6. Effective time management skills including the ability to work independently and prioritize with frequent interruptions and often in crisis situations. 7. Exceptional record keeping skills ensuring the maintenance of up-to-date, accurate, detailed notes and client files. 8. Proven ability to individualize programs to fit specific needs using appropriate resources. 9. Ability to work confidentially and respectfully with clients from a diverse population. GENERAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Strength: Lifting and carrying general office supplies; typically weighing less than 25 pounds. Manual Dexterity: Sitting for long periods while keyboarding on the computer, performing routine clerical tasks or speaking and taking notes by telephone. Mobility: Sitting for long periods. Sitting and standing while talking with clients at both Dorothy Place and out in the community. Visual Discrimination: Staring at a computer screen while performing routine clerical and administrative functions. Hearing: Ability to listen on the phone while taking notes of the conversation. Concentration: Interpret and/or discuss information with others which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices. May work with outside contacts, including other agencies and community resources, requiring regular communications of information not familiar to many people. Conceptualization: Situations encountered may be unclear and may require clarification. Determining the correct answer may require conducting some analysis or information gathering, as well as moderate knowledge of the functional field and the agency?s policies, practices, and precedents. Judgment/Temperament: Frequently assist in creating new or improved methods, procedures, or systems. Job regularly requires independent, creative thinking in collaboration with others to address operational, functional, budgetary, or service issues, for example. Minimal supervision; acts within stated goals and established practices; determines appropriate actions to attain desired results; supervisory review typically occurs after action is taken. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in a fast?paced office environment with frequent interruptions and occasional crisis situations. Periodically requires travel within the Agency?s service area for community networking, meetings, special workshops and trainings, and other job-related activities. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to HR, Opportunity Council, 1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or fax to Register to View by Wednesday, March 17 2010, 4:00 pm.