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Case Manager/Community Outreach Specialist
for Young Women’s Transitional Housing Program
This is a Live-In position. In addition to housing provided,
$50,000 Salary+Benefits after 90 Days
Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is seeking a full-time, live-in Case Manager/Community Outreach Specialist for our Transitional Living Program for transitional-aged females ages 16-21. Up to four clients reside in the house with staff which is located in Key West, FL. Experience working with teens/young adults/at-risk youth or history in counseling/crisis intervention/trauma-informed care/risk reduction models of service are helpful. Familiarity with Key West and the local youth/young adult community is very helpful.
Case Manager Duties include: engaging transitional-aged youth/young adults (YYA), performing needs/strengths assessments, helping clients set goals and monitoring progress, providing information and referral services, facilitating housing exit case planning, creating/providing life skills and YYA programming, maintaining client files, HMIS data entry, coordinating care with partners in the MC Continuum of Care, etc.
Community Outreach Specialist duties include networking in the local community, raising awareness of YYA issues, liaising with system of care providers, building relationships with YYA allies, advocating for YYA, representing FKCS on social media platforms, etc.
Must be outgoing, non-judgmental, open-minded, be able to work in a team as well as independently. Must embrace diversity of character/backgrounds including LGBTQA+ youth. Must have an approachability youth will positively respond to. Must be self-motivated, able to take initiative, have good decision making skills, and a willingness to ask for and offer help. Must be able/willing to handle very difficult topics and situations sometimes (abuse/assault/human trafficking/domestic violence/suicidality/etc. are common among our clients' experiences). Living in preferred.
Bachelor's required.
Must have a Driver's License, SS Card, and be able to pass Federal/State Criminal Background / Abuse Registry Screenings and pre-employment drug test.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person