EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
About Brightside Child & Family Advocacy
The mission of Brightside Child & Family Advocacy is to provide services to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening and supporting healthy family relationships. We believe in a community where every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. In all we do, all members of our team embrace and demonstrate behaviors aligned with our Culture and Values: brightsideadvocacy.org/our-values.
The mission of Brightside Child & Family Advocacy is to provide services to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening and supporting healthy family relationships. We believe in a community where every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. In all we do, all members of our team embrace and demonstrate behaviors aligned with our Culture and Values: brightsideadvocacy.org/our-values.
Brighter Futures Case Manager
Brighter Futures Case Manager Job Summary
The Brighter Futures Case Manager will play a crucial role in supporting older youth aging out of foster care. This position involves providing comprehensive case management services, including assessment, planning, coordination, and advocacy, to ensure that program participants have the resources and support they need to transition successfully to independent living. The Case Manager will work closely with youth, caregivers, community partners, and other stakeholders to develop individualized service plans and connect participants with essential resources.
Qualifications
Case Management
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This full-time position includes a wellness stipend, IRA match, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and generous paid time off. Annual full-time salary range: $44,000 to $49,000, contingent upon experience and education.
To Apply
Please apply using this portal.
The Brighter Futures Case Manager will play a crucial role in supporting older youth aging out of foster care. This position involves providing comprehensive case management services, including assessment, planning, coordination, and advocacy, to ensure that program participants have the resources and support they need to transition successfully to independent living. The Case Manager will work closely with youth, caregivers, community partners, and other stakeholders to develop individualized service plans and connect participants with essential resources.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required. Candidates should have a history of demonstrating strong skills in the position's key responsibilities.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in child welfare.
- Experience with older youth in foster care or transitional living programs is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and data management software.
- Maintains exceptionally high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Takes ownership of work and is willing to accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
- Works collaboratively with all team members and stakeholders.
- Seeks and receives feedback graciously and with a dedication to continuous improvement.
- Fosters teamwork and assumes positive intent in collaborating with others.
- Strong leadership skills combined with organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to supporting youth aging out of foster care.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Availability for a 40-hour workweek to include some weekend or evening work.
Case Management
- Conduct thorough assessments of participants' needs, strengths, and goals.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with participants.
- Provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure participants' progress toward their goals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
- Connect participants with community resources, including housing, employment, education, healthcare, and life skills training.
- Facilitate access to financial assistance programs and other support services.
- Advocate for participants' needs and rights within various systems and agencies.
- Build trusting and supportive relationships with program participants.
- Engage with caregivers, family members, and other support networks to enhance participants' stability and well-being.
- Collaborate with CASA volunteers, DFCS case managers, attorneys, and service providers to create a robust network of support for participants.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist in the development of outreach and recruitment strategies to engage eligible youth.
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Much of the work in this position is completed while sitting at a desk and using a computer and phone. It requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity to perform these primary functions.
- Includes traveling to various locations and facilities throughout the county and navigating mobility within various environments. Must have a driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Occasionally, it includes reaching above shoulder height or below the waist or lifting to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies, and materials.
This full-time position includes a wellness stipend, IRA match, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and generous paid time off. Annual full-time salary range: $44,000 to $49,000, contingent upon experience and education.
To Apply
Please apply using this portal.
Brightside Child & Family Advocacy is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Job applicants and staff shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.
