Position Title: Case Manager, Adolescent Family Life Program

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Parenting and Youth Services

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Hybrid

Reports To: AFLP Program Manager

Pay Range: $24-$25/hour

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Adolescent Family Life Program team as a case manager. The Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) is a case management program for expectant and parenting youth aged 21 and younger to: increase social and emotional support and build resiliency, improve pregnancy planning and spacing, increase education attainment and employability, and increase access to needed services. Case managers will be utilizing the evidence-informed Positive Youth Development (PYD) Model to improve the life course trajectory of expectant and parenting youth through a resiliency-based, youth-led program. Case managers play an integral role on the team and support the entire agency by providing supportive case management services to

expectant and parenting youth. This position reports directly to the AFLP Program Manager and works closely with the AFLP team and the rest of the Parenting & Youth Services department

Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive case management services to 25 adolescents per month in a community, school, in-home setting, or telehealth
• Regular travel to client homes or client identified community locations to provide case management services, transport support items, or provide transportation support around San Diego County
• Develop individual plans with each client to meet the health, psychosocial, educational, vocational, and financial needs of pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families.
• Monitor client progress to determine the effectiveness of service delivery and to assess progress towards individual goals and objectives
• Present client cases at weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings to assess needs and develop interventions
• Maintain client information and case documentation in a confidential and professional manner.
• Link clients to the school system for enrollment into high school or continuation programs, junior high school, or post-secondary education/vocational programs
• Provide clients with knowledge about pregnancy, child development, parenting, nutrition, family planning and educational options
• Participate in maintaining a network of services and resources for clients in San Diego County
• Assist with outreach services to identify and bring in eligible clients into the program
• Participate in mandatory program training which includes in-state travel

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Bilingual, English/Spanish
• Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred emphasis on child/adolescent development
• 1 year of case management experience, in-home case management experience preferred
• Able to meet case documentation requirements regarding content and timeless
• Understands the importance of, and can preserve, client confidentiality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural differences present in the organization’s/ program’s service population
• Ability to apply good judgment and critical thinking to carry out instructions and make decisions within the scope of authority
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation for regular travel around San Diego County

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Previous experience working with the adolescent/young adult population
• Knowledge of Early Childhood/Parent/Family Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing
• Comfort with and discussing and knowledge of sexual health information

Physical Requirements:

• Be seated in a vehicle for at least 1 hour commute around San Diego County
• Safely lift up to 30 lbs
• Speak for at least 1 hour at a time

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.