Young Adult Housing Case Manager -Part time

Why Work for North Shore CDC? 

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff is passionate and committed to helping our communities thrive and grow.  We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional development, generous paid time off, company-provided week off in the Winter and Summer, and more. We offer paid training for required training certifications. For more information visit our website www.northshorecdc.org or visit us on social media @northshorecdc.org  

About the Role: 

We are seeking a self-motivated, resourceful, and passionate individual who thrives in an independent, fast-paced environment and is deeply committed to supporting young adults (18-24) experiencing homelessness or aging out of foster care. This role requires someone who can manage a caseload with minimal supervision, think creatively to solve problems, and navigate complex systems to connect young people with the resources they need to thrive.

The Young Adult Housing Case Manager will provide outreach, direct support, and intensive coaching to young adults on the North Shore who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role is ideal for someone with a youth-first, housing-first mindset, who believes in meeting young people where they are and is dedicated to empowering them to achieve stability and long-term success.This position is more than just case management—it’s about building trust, advocating for youth, and finding innovative solutions to ensure that young adults facing housing instability have the support, guidance, and opportunities they deserve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support Services 

• Lead extensive outreach efforts and connect with Young Adults who are experiencing  homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless 

• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate the needs of Young Adults to establish a plan  for support service coordination 

• Develop individualized housing plans for each Young Adult and connect to service  providers, social supports and family as needed  

• Provide comprehensive follow up and stability services which will lead to immediate 

      temporary housing and planning for permanent long term housing and stability  

• Manage and establish referrals to external service providers (i.e. mental health,  

      employment, domestic violence, employment, etc.) 

• Provide or identify emergency shelter services or alternative shelter plans with youth experiencing a housing crisis and coordinate placements with local shelters 

Administration - Data and Record Keeping, and Training  

• Write and track written progress notes on all cases  

• Collect Intake and program eligibility documentation  

• Prepare for and participate in weekly case conferences

• Assist with performing reviews on participants’ trends and follow up with resolution as part  of case coordination 

• Track demographics, outcomes and services for all clients  

• Complete reports on programmatic goals/outcomes 

Other Duties: 

• Identify and build new relationships with community organizations, state and federal  agencies, and businesses to foster new opportunities for the program 

• Attend workshops, trainings, staff meetings and community events  

• Perform all other tasks as deemed necessary at the direction of supervisor  

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 

• Minimum of two years counseling, recreational therapy, or crisis intervention with high risk  opportunity youth and young adults 

• Please note that the ideal candidate must also have daily access to an automobile and a  valid MA State Driver’s License 

• Speaking Spanish Preferred

Specific Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills 

• Have a youth first lens using strengths based practice methods with a keen understanding  of the needs of vulnerable and marginalized Young Adults 

• Ability to lead, and navigate emergency and crisis response efforts are essential to this  position 

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Hannah Anselmo, Resident Services Manager at [email protected]

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND. OppCo and its members,  North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad and TND are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit,  employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national  origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or  any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This is a program of North Shore Community Development Coalition and North Shore Housing  Action Group (NSHAG) with grant funding provided by Lynn Housing Authority and  Neighborhood Development  

Disclaimer Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Labor policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination  on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, military status, veteran status, or genetic information. (Not all  prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400  Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal  opportunity provider and employer.