Case Manager

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc·Washington, District of Columbia

$50,000 - $50,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Practice for this role

Case Manager · $50,000 - $50,000/yr

How this role compares

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-37% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Washington, District of Columbia ($80,000, n=161)

250 similar openings in the Washington area · median $66,150

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this role: $50,000median $80,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 161 posted behavioral health roles in Washington, District of Columbia salarys. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 37% below the Washington, District of Columbia median for behavioral health roles.

The Case Manager provides trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, and resource navigation for homeless youth at the Drop-In Center. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing individualized case plans, and facilitating referrals to essential services.

Case Manager

About Us

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. For over 50 years, SBY has provided safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to vulnerable youth. Our programs reach over 5,000 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth and their families annually.

Job Summary

The Case Manager at the 8th St Drop-In Center provides trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and resource navigation for homeless and unstably housed youth ages 18–24.

This role conducts assessments, develops individualized case plans, facilitates referrals, and provides culturally and linguistically responsive services to meet the needs of diverse youth.

The Case Manager works closely with the Drop-In Center team to deliver wraparound support, life skills training, and socio-cultural activities.

Additionally, the Drop In Center is open until 7 PM at night and at least one weekend a month.

Availability for occasional evenings and weekends is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and engagement with youth
Complete intake assessments and develop individualized case plans with youth
Provide harm reduction counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing case management
Facilitate referrals to housing, healthcare, mental health, legal, education, and employment services
Assist youth in scheduling and attending appointments; accompany as needed
Deliver life skills workshops, socio-cultural activities, and educational sessions
Maintain timely and accurate case records using HMIS and internal databases
Collaborate with Drop-In Center staff to provide concrete supports (e.g., meals, showers, hygiene supplies, computer lab access)
Participate in team meetings, consultation with clinicians, case managers, and other staff
Complete timely and accurate documentation of services in client case records
Participate in staff training, community outreach, and events, ensuring required trainings are completed annually;
Provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling as needed

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and possess at least two years of experience working with youth. Strong knowledge of community resources and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends are required.

bachelor degree
Case Management
Communication
Organizational Skills
Documentation
Computer Literacy
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed Care
Harm Reduction
Intake Assessments
Youth Development
Resource Navigation
Social Services
Life Skills Training
HMIS

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $50,000 - $50,000/yr
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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