Bilingual Case Manager

Bilingual Case Manager Bilingual Case Manager Full Time Washington, DC, US About Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For more than 45 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at bringing an end to youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, its programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families. About Philip Reid Philip Reid is a joint 90-day shelter and extended transitional housing program for up to 24 youth through the age of 24. The short-term shelter allows young people to stay up to 90 days before they are placed with a longer-term housing program through the CAHP system. For the ETH side, chronically homeless youth can stay up to six years, depending on their age and are supported with intensive case management services in order establish a level of stability and self- sufficiency. Position Summary Under the Program Manager, the bilingual case manager will provide care coordination, social service navigation and support to clients in Philip Reid. This position is Monday - Friday 2 PM to 10 PM EST . Qualifications ● Bachelor's Degree in a Social Work, psychology, or a human services related field OR Three years of experience working with at risk youth, vulnerable populations - preferably homeless populations; ● MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English); history working with Latinx populations a plus; ● Familiarity with social services and support agencies in the District; ● Strong communication and organizational skills required; and, ● Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a full-time, exempt level position. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation; pass the required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records, if necessary. Duties and Responsibilities ● Completes all necessary funder specific admission processes with clients when referred to Philip Reid including intake, program rules and policies (confidentiality, bullying, release of information, etc.).; ensures SPDAT assessments are up to date; ● Using a competency based framework and in collaboration with other staff at Philip Reid - creates, implements and monitors an individual service plan to assist clients in meeting their goals towards self sufficiency; ● Connects clients with appropriate social services and actively supports them in the navigation of services including vital documentation, food supports, relevant benefits, etc.; connects clients with relevant resources to their individual service plans and actively supports them in cultivating those…