Independent Living Case Manager Case Manager (Multilingual)
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$22/hr–$34/hr
Mid level
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Case management, Cross-cultural communication, Curriculum development, Youth advocacy, Trauma-informed care
Lutheran Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team…
Skills: Mental health assessment, Crisis intervention, Case planning, Service coordination, Behavioral health
Compass Housing Alliance is the housing, essential services, and emergency shelter division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). Compass is guided by the belief that “Everyone Deserves a Home”. W…
Skills: Leadership, Staff supervision, Case management, Crisis intervention, De-escalation
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Fundraising, Capital campaigns, Donor relations, Grant writing, Strategic planning
Compass Housing Alliance is the housing, essential services, and emergency shelter division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). Compass is guided by the belief that “Everyone Deserves a Home”. We envision a…
Skills: Leadership, Staff supervision, Case management, Crisis intervention, De-escalation
Independent Living Case Manager Case Manager (Multilingual)
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Case management, Cross-cultural communication, Curriculum development, Youth advocacy, Trauma-informed care
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Mental Health Counseling, Staff Coaching, Case Documentation, Electronic Health Records
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Staff Coaching, Electronic Health Records
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Multilingual Communication, Patient Advocacy, Group Facilitation
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Program Coordination, Data Entry, Financial Transaction Processing, Grant Reporting, Quality Assurance
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Intake Coordination, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Screening, Triage, Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Case Management, Multilingual Communication, Resource Navigation, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Competency
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Intake Coordination, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Screening, Triage, Case Management
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Program Coordination, Data Entry, Financial Transactions, Grant Reporting, Quality Assurance
Lutheran Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team…
Skills: Mental Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Planning, Service Coordination, Individual Therapy
Lutheran Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team…
Skills: Mental Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Planning, Service Coordination, Individual Therapy
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Enterprise Application Administration, CRM Administration, ERP Administration, Microsoft 365, Identity and Access Management
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
The Independent Living Case Manager provides case management and skill-building instruction to refugee and immigrant youth transitioning out of foster care. Responsibilities include developing youth-centered curriculum, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with community partners to support client self-sufficiency.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is required, along with experience in child welfare or working with immigrant and refugee populations. Candidates must possess strong cross-cultural communication skills, computer literacy, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Full job description
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope
WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind
A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. This position is part of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Foster Care program (URM) foster care program. The URM Independent Living Case Manager provides case management services and skill building instruction to youth ages 15-20 that are preparing to transition out of foster care by facilitating training and one-on-one support.
Plan, develop curriculum and facilitate monthly youth groups to facilitate community building and teach Independent Living Skills in the areas of education, employment, housing, daily living, health, finances & money management, transportation, and communication & technology
Develop youth-centered and culturally responsive curriculum using different platforms and modes of communication tailored to the ages (15-20), language needs, learning styles, and communication styles of URM youth.
Plan and facilitate community events and workshops for youth to strengthen their ties to the community, familiarity with services, and opportunities available in the wider Seattle area
Support refugee and immigrant youth in independent living skill acquisition and goal development through scheduled small group and one-on-one meetings
While working in collaboration with youth and program social workers, consider the youth’s personal goals, strengths/areas for greater skill development, cultural, religious, and ethnic background and promote wellbeing, safety, and self-sufficiency
Provide client transportation/assistance for activities related to goal development, monthly youth groups, or appointments as needed (Please note, the work location for this position based out of the office, at home, and in the community)
Engage in relationship building with community partners, including providing advocacy and resource referrals as needed and working across a variety of sectors and systems, such as education, immigration, housing, health, etc.
Assisting youth in accessing program support funds.
Providing advocacy and resource referrals as needed.
Provide case management support for youth in the Aftercare Program, ages 21-23
HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:
Demonstrated strong cross-cultural communication skills and ability to build rapport and work effectively with teens from diverse backgrounds
High level of computer literacy is required. Be able to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, cell phone applications, and other office equipment
Be able to relate to and work with team members, foster families, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
Be able to take initiative on research projects or tasks assigned and able to work both individually and in team settings
Be able to multitask and prioritize the needs of clients and the program with competing deadlines
This position requires regular local travel. Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
Occasional evenings required
Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field, required
Experience working in child welfare, with immigrant and refugee populations, and/or with youth
Experience leading groups
Bilingual in Spanish, French, Tigrinya, Swahili, Farsi, Rohingya, or other language spoken by our youth
Basic mastery of Google Suite and Microsoft 365 applications; and case management software
Uses a trauma-informed lens to navigate challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers; demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation
Meets LCSNW and DCYF criminal background clearance requirements
Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
Interact with others and performs tasks in-person and using technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking.
Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds
May work in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches or mosques
Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.
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Case ManagementSocial WorkFoster CareRefugee ServicesImmigrant ServicesYouth DevelopmentIndependent Living SkillsTrauma-Informed CareAdvocacyCurriculum DevelopmentCommunity OutreachGoogle SuiteMicrosoft 365Non-profitSocial ServicesChild Welfare
Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Northwest makes our world a safer, healthier and more hopeful place to live for us all. We help vulnerable children, families, immigrants and others overcome life's most difficult challenges to become flourishing members of society. We save lives and create thriving communities enriched by the diversity and strengths of people who have triumphed over adversity.
We have nearly a century of experience, recognized expertise and a legacy of success and dedication to serve more than 42,000 people each year across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our mission is to partner with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. Our diverse, caring and professional staff is made up nearly 750 people at more than 20 locations throughout the Northwest.
Our diverse array of programs fall under these broad lines of service:
• Behavioral Health Services
• Family & Community Support
• Child Welfare Programs
• Refugee & Immigrant Services
• Violence Intervention & Prevention
• Aging & Independent Living
• Housing Navigation Services
Offices: 4040 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, US · 3321 W Kennewick Ave Suite #150, Kennewick, wa 99336, US · 2920 Cassia St, Boise, ID 83705, US · 645 4th St,, Ste 202, Bremerton, WA 98337, US · 1107 NE 45th St, Seattle, Washington 98105, US
Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Northwest makes our world a safer, healthier and more hopeful place to live for us all. We help vulnerable children, families, immigrants and others overcome life's most difficult challenges to become flourishing members of society. We save lives and create thriving communities enriched by the diversity and strengths of people who have triumphed over adversity.
We have nearly a century of experience, recognized expertise and a legacy of success and dedication to serve more than 42,000 people each year across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our mission is to partner with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. Our diverse, caring and professional staff is made up nearly 750 people at more than 20 locations throughout the Northwest.
Our diverse array of programs fall under these broad lines of service:
• Behavioral Health Services
• Family & Community Support
• Child Welfare Programs
• Refugee & Immigrant Services
• Violence Intervention & Prevention
• Aging & Independent Living
• Housing Navigation Services
Offices: 4040 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, US · 3321 W Kennewick Ave Suite #150, Kennewick, wa 99336, US · 2920 Cassia St, Boise, ID 83705, US · 645 4th St,, Ste 202, Bremerton, WA 98337, US · 1107 NE 45th St, Seattle, Washington 98105, US