Job description

Street Outreach Worker and Case Manager

This role is located in South Bend, Indiana.

Do you enjoy making an impact within your community where integrity and excellence is valued and where you can make a meaningful difference in our youth’s lives? If so……

Then, Youth Service Bureau has a place for you!

Who We Are:

YSB's ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter and the opportunity to succeed. We do this through offering an array of services including a Street Outreach program for homeless or at high-risk of becoming homeless and are at risk of violence, physical and substance abuse and/or trafficking. We work to help youth repair foundations which have been jolted by abuse, neglect, homelessness and lack of resources, by guiding youth into safety, ensuring they have shelter, and teaching them how to overcome various obstacles. We know safety, shelter and providing success opportunities is key to establishing a bright future.

YSB has been serving youth in our community for 50 years. In 2023, YSB is building a new state-of-the-art building that will house all of YSB's programs.

Our Vision: Every young person will thrive in a SAFE and SUPPORTIVE community.

What We Offer:

· Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

· Challenging and progressive career development

· Comprehensive Medical Benefits (Health – Vision – Life – Dental–EAP)

· Retirement Program with Employer Match!

· Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays

· Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events

· And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You’ll Do:

· As the Street Outreach Worker and Case Manager, you will provide youth with intense Case Management sessions utilizingTrauma-Informed Care, Positive Youth Development, and Evidence-Based Practices when working with the youth, and assist youth with connecting with services for their basic needs. This position also has the opportunity to work with the Safe Place and ESG program.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

· You will provide documentation of Case Management sessions, groups, and all client interactions.

· You will provide written materials, health products and referrals for emergency housing, health care, education and employment.

· You will be present for youth who have experienced trauma and conduct activities at designated sites in the community.

· You will maintain professional and ethical boundaries between self and youth engaged in the program.

· Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:

· Education: High School Diploma, working on a bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.

· Experience: 2 years of social work experience.

· Technology Skills: Basic computer skills, Office 365

· Communication Skills: Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Leadership/ Behaviors: Must integrate trauma-informed and positive youth development skills into all interactions with clients while maintaining ethical boundaries and professionalism at all times.

· Culture Match: Must embrace YSB’s mission statement and values and must be willing to be part of a collaborative, caring and hardworking team.

Other Important Information:

Reports To: Supervisor of Street Outreach

Core Hours: 40 hours, some weekends hours.

Typical Work Week: Tuesday – Saturday

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Will travel to various sites in the county, YSB provides a vehicle.
This job description is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of job duties or job requirements.

This position is non-exempt and qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All current guidelines are being adhered to.

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance?
• Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
• Have you had a child protective services substantiation in Indiana or any other state?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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