Program Overview:

Youth Diversion is a program that provides unemployed, out-of- school young people an opportunity to reclaim their education, gain the skills they need for employment, and to become leaders in their communities. Through this program, low-income young people learn construction skills to help build affordable housing with the support of wraparound case management services.

Position Description:

The Youth Diversion Case Manager is responsible for providing assessment, support, case management and training for Youth Diversion participants.

Role and Responsibilities:

The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

Recruitment

o Ensure student recruitment for each of the cohorts are met by working closely with schools and agencies with potential interest in the program.

o Assess personal needs of Youth Diversion participants and connect them to resources to meet their needs

o Receive and review applications and interview applicants

o Assist in designing and implementing of program orientation and Mental Toughness

o Co-lead Mental Toughness orientation for the program

o Complete internal hiring paperwork to enroll youth into the program

o Set up TABE assessments

Student Attendance

o Create and maintain relationships with partnering schools to keep YouthBuild staff updated on educational processes

o Create and complete participant behavioral assessments and agreements

o Track participant attendance, ensuring follow up on absent participants

o Investigate ongoing attendance issues and create effective ways to improve attendance

Case Management

o Document and report progress of students to meet funding requirements

o Provide ongoing support, assistance and motivation to YouthBuild students and staff

o Conduct bi-weekly case management meeting with students to develop, plan and track progress towards goals regarding  completion of GED and personal goals

o Work with students to remain in school and retain their position with YouthBuild

o Assist students with conflict mediation and problem-solving as needed

o Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies that serve as advocates and resources for students

o Maintain monthly contact with past participants and provide additional follow up as needed

o Advocate resolving issues facing the students (i.e.: court, previous school records, mental health needs, physical health needs,  housing, etc.)

o Make home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and support the students.

o Identify cultural, political, and social events or activities that may take place after work hours, and organize youth participation 

o Oversee or assist with tutoring/help sessions

o Assist instructors with students who may exhibit behavioral problems in the classroom

o Participate in bi-weekly supervision and case staffing with supervisor

o Provide transportation (via YouthBuild van) for youth in the program

o Supervise participants on the job site in the absence of a crew leader, as needed.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university with 1-2 years related work experience.

• Valid GA Driver’s license and a good driving record

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

On-call responsibilities included

• Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities

• Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed

• Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions

• Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written.

• Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas

• Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals

• Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work

Salary: $42K-$47K depending on experience

Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180:

• Competitive Salary

• Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan.

• Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO

• Dental and vision insurance options

• Short term disability paid by CHRIS 180

• Basic life insurance 1x times your salary

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• 11 paid holidays

• PTO

• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

• Hybrid/ in-office schedule based on department needs. Schedule

Schedule:

This is a full-time position and typically works Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm but requires flexibility. Youth Diversion Case Manager works an average of 80 hours bi-weekly. On-call responsibilities included. The work schedule requires flexibility to meet the needs of the program and availability on an emergency basis. Due to schedule or other operations necessities, the organization may transfer an employee to another location or shift, either on a temporary or permanent basis as this position is an employee of CHRIS 180, not the program

Physical Demands:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.