Youth Services Case Manager (Family Advocate III)

Youth Services Case Manager (Family Advocate III) Office Location: 801 Kirk Street, Fostoria, OH 44830 Service Area: This position provides services throughout Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Putnam, and Wyandot counties. Regular travel within the assigned service area is required. Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: Starting at $23.47 per hour, based on education and experience Position Overview: Provide case management and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing housing instability or other barriers to self-sufficiency. Assess participant needs, coordinate community resources, and build collaborative relationships with service providers and property owners to promote housing stability and long-term success. Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP. Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneHealth Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per yearPaid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per yearIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Associate's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field. Experience: At least three years of experience providing case management or working with at-risk youth, adults, or families. Duties and Responsibilities: Initiate and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, and property owners to assist participants and families in meeting their needs.Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants and their families meet their basic needs.Determine if participants meet eligibility requirements.Provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, support, and follow-up services for participants and their families, conduct participant home visits on a regular basis.Maintain on-going communication with supervisor and internal support team regarding the progress of the participant.Ensure timely entry of information into the appropriate program database system.Prepare, submit, and ensure the accuracy of payment vouchers, required documentation, reports, and participant files within established time frames.Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements: Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record.Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours. Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.