Case Manager: Bannock Youth and Family Center

Volunteers of America Colorado
Denver, CO
Category Human Resources
Job Description
Role Overview

The Case Manager role is responsible for providing service provision and housing assistance for participants engaged in programs housed out of the Bannock Youth and Family Center. The role involves conducting needs-based assessments, community outreach, providing case management services, and assisting with housing navigation.

What You Will Do

The Case Manager will conduct needs-based assessments, provide case management services, assist with housing navigation, and support housing retention. The role also involves connecting participants to income resources and/or public benefits, determining rental assistance, and attending meetings/trainings within the community.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving the youth and justice-involved population, and the ability to contribute to the program-wide objectives of a diverse and dynamic team. The candidate will also have experience working with homeless populations, crisis intervention skills, and familiarity with current housing market information.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field
  • At least one year of direct, full-time case management experience working with youth who are experiencing homelessness
  • Experience working with literally homeless populations, youth, and youth-headed households
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Colorado driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance

Benefits

  • Vacation Time
  • Separate Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Volunteer/Wellness Day
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pension Plan
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • LifeLock with Norton
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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