Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of a designated Program Director and support of the branch Executive Director, the Youth Development Casemanager is to ensure participant files are maintained and the information required in the OSMIS/WIOA database is up to date and aligns with participant files and contract requirements. In addition, the Casemanager is responsible for making sure the program participants are meeting their goals, accessing the 14 elements and engaging in activities that will lead to participants positively exiting the program. The ultimate outcome is to connect each young person with resources that lead each young adult to graduate high school, pursue post-secondary education, armed services and/or vocational training/skilled trades— resulting in the young person attending college and/or attaining viable employment and positively contributing to the community. Responsibilities will also include some program administrator duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct Services with youth ages 14-24
• Maintain a caseload and individual student files as mandated by Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Ensure all required documents are accurately completed and in student files
• Input and Maintain OSMIS state electronic records in accordance with WIOA requirements for all WIOA participants.
• Work closely with Directors and other MYY team and other team members as appropriate to acquire all participant documents.
• Assist with planning and execution of program events and activities
• Facilitate trainings and workshops if needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the YMCA, family, and community. Attend partnership meetings and other community meeting
• Conduct interviews with work site supervisors, parent/guardian.
• Recruitment, registration and retention of program participants.
• Additional duties as assigned.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge about youth/workforce development and case management.
• Knowledgeable about developmentally and research-based best practices
• Demonstrated ability to examine and make strategic and informed decisions based on data
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal, written and oral communication and relationship building skills
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Must support the mission of the YMCA of Metro Detroit and promote family activities, to promote youth values, to promote physical and mental fitness, to promote international understanding and include the following Character Development Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related area of work is required, BSW preferred. Any state requirements as needed.
• Case management in a youth development program, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with diverse communities and organizations required.
• Reliable transportation is essential. Must possess a competent working knowledge of technology, including Word Processing and a variety of database software required.
• Familarity with OSMIS/ WIOA requirements and systems preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required
• Be proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher an Access)
• Utilize effective time management

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

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