(Some evenings and weekends)

STARTING SALARY: $43,888+ (Based on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY:
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. The incumbent assesses youth and family issues which result in a request for shelter care. The incumbent develops an individualized case plan for each youth in an emergency shelter and directs, provides, and/or coordinates the provision of counseling, mediation, short-term conflict resolution, case management, medical services, educational services, and a discharge plan for youth in the Shelter House. The average short-term (1 week to 3 weeks) caseload will be up to 10 residents and 10 aftercare families for a total of 225 youth & families per year.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
·        Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.

·        Demonstrates a commitment to the charitable work of the YMCA and accepts a leadership role in the activities and events of the YMCA Annual Campaign.

·        Challenges people to accept and demonstrate the core values of the YMCA: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

·        Provides crisis intervention, case management, and mediation services through the crisis phone line, crisis walk-in service, community-based referrals, and Safe Place program.

·        Facilitates the referral process for all potential clients.

·        Provides intake, case assessment and disposition, case management, “Family Team Conferencing” mediation, and aftercare referral services to youth and families seeking services at the Shelter House.

·        Provides liaison and advocacy with appropriate mental health centers, courts, physicians, school systems, CHFS/DCBS, and other community agencies.

·        Ensures that the medical and educational needs of all shelter youth are addressed.

·        Conducts follow-up contacts with youth and families, conducts an outcome measure survey with each family, and enters data into database systems.

·        Assists Youth Work staff in assuring that youth and family needs are being addressed on a day-to-day basis during the shelter stay.

·        Develops effective working relationships with Senior Youth Workers, Part-Time Youth Workers, and all supervisory personnel, which contribute to collaborative decision-making and mutual accountability.

·        Ensures proper documentation and protection of confidential information about youth and families, services provided to youth and families, and contacts with other agencies’ personnel about the care of the youth.

·        Attends and participates in meetings, supervision, and weekly case reviews.

·        Assists Youth Work staff in direct supervision of residents.

·        Assists in the transportation of youth.

·        Maintains consistent and timely records, including relevant reports to meet funding and licensing requirements.

·        Assists in the preparation for monitoring visits by funding, licensing, and accreditation sources.

·        Participates in the hiring process and orientation of new staff when appropriate.

·        Participates in staff and program development.

·        Maintains the shared case management office and meeting rooms in a clean and orderly condition.

·        Insures prudent use of resources, assists in revenue development, and participates in the internal fundraising campaign.

·        Supervises 1 – 2 students completing practicum assignments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
·        Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required.

·        Two years Case Management experience.

·        Five years experience working with at-risk youth.

·        Minimum of 21 years of age.

·        Valid Driver’s License and able to pass insurance requirements to transport youth in the company vehicle.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Walking Standing Sitting Climbing Pushing Pulling

Lifting 35 Lbs.

Carrying 35 lbs.

Series of dissimilar operations

Continuous operation requiring attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
·        Noise level- Moderate

·        Fast Paced

·        Trauma Informed

BENEFITS INCLUDED:
An excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, 10% Retirement Contribution, Community Wide Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age Child Care. The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Dionne McCage

YMCA Safe Place Services 2400 Crittenden Drive

Louisville, KY 40217

dmccage@ymcalouisville.org

Apply online: www.ymcalouisville.org