Maternity Group Home Case Manager

MATERNITY GROUP HOME CASE MANAGER

This role is located at 411 Caterina St., South Bend, IN, 46615

Do you enjoy making an impact within your community where integrity and excellence are valued and where you can make a meaningful difference in our youth’s lives? If so……

Then, Youth Service Bureau has a place for you!

Who We Are:

YSB's ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter and the opportunity to succeed. We do this through offering an array of services including a transitional living program for pregnant/parenting young women. We work to help youth repair foundations which have been jolted by abuse, neglect, homelessness and lack of resources, by guiding youth into safety, ensuring they have shelter, and teaching them how to overcome various obstacles. We know safety, shelter and providing success opportunities is key to establishing a bright future.

Youth Service Bureau delivers client-centered, trauma-responsive, and preventative services and support to youth experiencing safety and housing crises.

What You’ll Do:

As the Porchlight Case Manager, you will provide young mothers with intensive case management sessions using Trauma-Informed Care, Positive Youth Development, and Evidence-Based Practices. Your responsibilities will include helping youth develop self-sufficiency plans, coordinating and leading daily life skills groups, and offering resources on parenting and child development. You will maintain a client-centered and solutions-based approach when working with clients. Additionally, you will plan and facilitate outings for residents.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

Client Engagement & Assessment

• Conduct thorough, trauma-informed intake and assessment of pregnant and/or parenting youth, young adults, and their children to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors.
• Develop individualized service plans in partnership with clients that reflect goals in housing stability, education/employment, parenting skills, health, and social supports.

Case Planning & Coordination

• Create and manage service and case plans that define goals, interventions, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate access to services, including prenatal/postnatal care, mental health and substance use services, education programs, employment support, and child development resources.
• Facilitate linkage to mainstream and community resources and ensure referrals follow-up through regular client contact.

Housing & Safe Exits

• Work directly with clients to identify safe, appropriate, and stable housing options during program participation and at exit.
• Provide coaching on independent living skills — such as budgeting, money management, tenant responsibilities, and daily living competencies — to prepare participants for long-term stability.
• Support youth in transitioning from MGH to permanent or supportive living situations, including family reunification, independent living, and housing assistance programs.

Education & Economic Stability Support

• Assist youth with school enrollment, GED attainment, vocational training, employment readiness, job search support, and career planning.
• Monitor and document client participation and progress toward educational and employment goals.

Parenting & Child Development Services

• Provide or coordinate parenting education, and other life skills, that promotes the young adult’s social emotional development, well-being, and daily life skills, as well as their child(s) health, safety, attachment, and developmental milestones.
• Link clients to early childhood education, childcare, and other family supports to optimize child well-being and client independence.

Documentation & Data Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the HMIS system and other required reporting mechanisms to track progress toward performance standards (e.g., housing outcomes, employment, education, health).
• Compile and submit performance data to support compliance with funding requirements and grant reporting timelines.

Trauma-Informed & Culturally Competent Practice

• Deliver services using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that respects cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity.
• Identify and respond to signs of trauma, human trafficking, exploitation, and other complex issues affecting clients and their children.

Advocacy & Client Support

• Advocate on behalf of clients with service providers, schools, landlords, employers, and social service agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies, safety planning, and linkage to medical or legal services when necessary.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with community providers, health care agencies, housing authorities, educational institutions, and workforce programs that can strengthen service access for MGH clients.
• Participate in community meetings and interagency collaborations to enhance referral networks and program visibility.
• Plan and facilitate social activities, events, and outings for MGH clients.

Facilities and Environment of Care

• Conduct routine environment of care, unit, and safety checks to ensure living spaces are safe, sanitary, and compliant with agency, licensing, and FYSB MGH requirements.
• Identify, document, and report facility and safety concerns, submitting maintenance requests as needed and escalating urgent issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with residential staff to maintain a trauma-informed, child-safe, and welcoming environment, reinforcing expectations around cleanliness, shared space use, and program safety.

Quality Assurance & Professional Development

• Maintain compliance with all grant conditions, agency policies, and FYSB guidelines.
• Attend ongoing training on best practices, trauma-informed care, human trafficking, and youth development to maintain competencies. This includes mandatory program and agency staff meetings.

Position Requirements:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, psychology, or a related field.

· Experience: 2 years of social work experience, preferred.

·Technology Skills: Basic computer skills, Office 365.

·Communication Skills: Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Leadership/ Behaviors: Integrate trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and transition to independence skills into all client interactions while maintaining ethical boundaries and professionalism. Must be self-sufficient without requiring constant supervision

·Culture Match: Must align with YSB's mission statement and values while being part of a collaborative, caring, and hardworking team.

What We Offer:

· Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

· Challenging and progressive career development

· Comprehensive Medical Benefits (Health – Vision – Life – Dental–EAP)

· Simple IRA Program with Employer Match!

· Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays

· Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events

· And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: $18 to $20 per hour, DOE

Reports To: TLP Supervisor

Core Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 12 pm-8pm

Typical Work Week: Wednesday through Sunday

Travel: As needed for work-specific trainings and client needs.

Visit our website at: ysbsjc.org

This job description provides a general summary of its content. It should not be interpreted as a complete list of job duties or requirements. This position is non-exempt and qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Have you had a Department of Child Services (DCS) Substantiation in Indiana or in any other state?
• Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
• Are you willing to consent to a pre-employment comprehensive background check and drug screen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person