Bridges Liaison

About the role

SAFY is seeking a full-time Bridges Liaison for our Dayton division in Ohio. As a Bridges Liaison, you will be responsible for the case management functions of a caseload for young adults in the Bridges program. This position requires traveling often to meet with youth/young adults in the community. The employee could expect to travel throughout surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Meet with youth face to face one to two times a month.
• Develop treatment plans and review treatment plan with young adults every 90 days to acknowledge their achievements and plan their next steps.
• Help young adults maintain program eligibility.
• Help young adult identify individuals and resources that can be permanent connections even after they've completed the program.
• Teach young adult skills like money management, how to do laundry, how to grocery shop, etc.
• Absorb young adults into college or a vocational program enrollment.
• Absorb young adults into employment.
• Absorb young adults into finding a doctor or accessing other physical or mental health care.
• Connect young adults with community resources to help them become more self-sufficient.
• Provide guidance and be a positive adult supporter.
• Works with ODJFS and counties to submit requests such as emergency normalcy funding and Chafee.
• Complete other necessary paperwork as required by Bridges and SAFY.
• Other job duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, behavioral health, or related field is required.
• Prefers two years of relevant experience working with families and/or children in the child welfare system.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.