Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:
-Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care, to youth under 18;
-Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults in East King County; and
-Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.
Friends of Youth is currently seeking a Housing and Employment Case Manager Homeless Housing Program.
Description
The Housing and Employment Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services in two complementary programs to support the needs of homeless youth. In the Rental Assistance Program, the Housing and Employment Case Manager is responsible for providing rental assistance and case management to eligible individuals and families as a preventative measure to avoid or prevent homelessness. This rental assistance program creates or preserves supportive housing for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve the goal of ending homelessness by maintaining or increasing the housing stability of homeless households. In the Employment Program, this position is responsible for creating job opportunities and increasing the employability of homeless young adults. The Housing and Employment Case Manager develops relationships with employers, assists clients with job readiness, builds soft skills, performs job searches and assists in obtaining and securing internships and employment. In addition, the Housing and Employment Case Manager works to reduce employment barriers by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers and acting as a liaison between employers and clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years equivalent work experience OR Master's Degree in related field.
Prior experience addressing youth, young adult and family homelessness issues. Knowledge and prior experience required in job development, job marketing and job placement.
Prior experience providing case management services.
For more information about this job including how to apply and job duties go to http://friendsofyouth.org/jobHYSHousingEmploymentCaseMngr.aspx
- Location: Redmond/Everett/Bothell
- Compensation: DOE
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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