YSIC Case Manager (with Authorized Driver)

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

This position will provide case management services to families eligible to participate in the YMCA Child Placing Agency Program and Behavior Rehabilitation Services Program. This will include supporting YMCA licensed caregivers of youth in foster care in the King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce county areas, youth enrolled in intensive in-home stabilization services, and youth enrolled in therapeutic foster care services. Case management services include coordinating or providing services to enable the child and caregivers to utilize medical, educational, social, clinical, and other services necessary for maintaining the child's physical, psychological, and/or developmental health. You will also provide leadership and support to the greater Case Management team and ensure that all clients in the CPA and BRS programs are receiving quality case management services.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center’s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) 
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range: $25.00-28.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with flexibility for evenings and mornings. 

• Provide case management and care coordination services, as outlined in the CPA and BRS Contracts, Statements of Work, Handbooks, and Policy/Procedures, to clients enrolled in the CPA and BRS Programs including, licensed and unlicensed caregivers of youth in foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive in-home stabilization services, and Outpatient Mental Health services.
• Maintain a caseload size in accordance with contractual requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure clients receive all required screenings, assessments, services, interventions, and opportunities needed to fully meet their physical, psychological, social, emotional, relational, developmental, educational, independent-living, housing, and permanency needs in a timely and effective manner.
• In coordination with the Program Director, and in collaboration with the child & family team, ensure clients’ transitions are well coordinated and facilitated, including placements & discharges, and ensure all required intake, service planning, and discharge/exit documentation is completed fully and on-time. Provide leadership and guidance in the placement referral process, and ensure that case transfers (of CMs, Intervention Specialists, and Child & Family Therapists) are smooth and as least disruptive as possible to the client.
• Ensure clients’ parent/child/sibling visitation needs and requirements are met. Ensure natural supports and life-long connections are developed and stabilized.
• Coordinate and ensure inclusion of the client’s Child/Family Team in the planning and decision-making process.
• Ensure foster parents/caregivers receive the necessary support services (case-management, care coordination, respite, resources, etc) in order to fully meet the client’s needs.
• Ensure all services provided are well documented in the client’s file in accordance with all WAC and contractual requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure all contract required client progress reviews and reports are completed thoroughly and accurately, are well written, and submitted on-time.
• Ensure client Referral Agreements and Exceptional Cost Plans are developed to fully represent the client’s needs; in accordance with policy/procedure; receive required approvals; and are submitted and renewed on-time.
• Ensure each client’s file/record is fully in compliance with WAC, DSHS/DLR, DSHS/CA, DSHS/DBHR, KC-BHO, COA Accreditation, and YMCA requirements.
• Ensure all clients’ information is kept confidential and only released in accordance with HIPAA, DSHS, and YMCA policy and procedure.
• Conduct Intake Assessments
• Create Individual Service Plans or Caregiver Support Plans clients. Monitor treatment progress and review plans on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in clinical consults for clients as necessary in order to be able to provide clinical advocacy for clients. In conjunction with health professional, assess clients’ mental health needs and determine appropriate level of care and support.
• Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field from an accredited school.
• Two or more years’ experience in providing social services to youth and families, preferably in mental health and child welfare settings.
• Knowledge of crisis de-escalation.
• Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.**
• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.**
• Ability to pass a DCYF Criminal Background Clearance

* Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.

** Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using your own vehicle (proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration are required). Driving duties for this role are Required.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below: 

YGS Driving Record Standards 

Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Speeding
• Improper Lane Change
• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
• Driving with an open container of alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
• Racing
• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
• Speeding over 20 mph
• Fleeing and/or eluding police
• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: 

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.
• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
• Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers. 

*The YMCA of Greater Seattle will conduct individualized assessments of applicant criminal histories

Our Commitment 

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence