HYPPCase ManagerFT Full Time Holyoke, MA, US Requisition ID: 1810
Salary Range: \$22.00 To 22.00 Annually The YWCA of Western MA is
dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. We provide a
safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human
trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and
transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling,
SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, HIV
education and testing, and vocational training. The YWCA provides
services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield,
and our primary Springfield campus. The YWCA is seeking a Case Manager
in our Holyoke Young Parent Program. This position reports to the
Program Director. Case Managers will empower residents with life skills,
employment search, housing, budgeting, and advocacy and community
resources to assist them with transitioning into safe appropriate
housing. The Case Manager will assist residents with employment and
housing opportunities in the community. This role follows the agency
mission and trauma informed service model to provide the support and
advocacy needed for this population. Reports to: Program Director
Schedule: Full time, 37.5 hours/week; Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt Starting Rate: \$22.00/hour Primary Responsibilities
for the position include, but are not limited to: Responsible for
pre-intake, intake, assessment, treatment planning and case management
for all residents to include Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment, CANS (DCF
families), treatment plan, transition plan and child assessment to
include developmental screening by EI provider within 45 days of intake
Monitor and document client progress in an accurate, ethical, timely and
confidential manner Provide guidance to clients regarding self-advocacy
within the DCF, juvenile justice, school, and legal systems as well as
crisis counseling when needed Know and enforce rules, regulations and
policies and develop behavior support plans with participant, family,
and staff. Provide transportation to residents, maintain medication log
and prompt residents to take their medication and medicate their
children Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and
property Provide direct assistance to clients by helping them to obtain
needed services to enable them to transition to community-to include
housing search and advocacy. Qualifications Associates Degree with 3
years of direct experience in human services field Experience with
survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation Experience
addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities;
Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias;
Ability to represent agency from a management perspective in an active
union environment; Excellent written and organizational skills including
computer skills; Must have knowledge of/contacts with community
agencies; Must be able to be covered by the agency\'s insurance policy;
Bachelor\'s with 1 year direct experience in human services field
preferred; Residential experience and experience with adolescents and/or
young parents and children preferred; Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) skill
preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 40 lbs. This
position is covered under the CBA (union) and is subject to union dues.
URL: www.ywworks.org/employment INTRODUCTORY PERIOD All employment at
the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.