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EMPLOYMENT 

OPPORTUNITIES.

Are you looking for a career opportunity serving and providing safer spaces for Indiana's LGBTQ+ youth? The consider joining the IYG team and being a part of the nation's longest continually-serving LGBTQ+ youth organization! Available positions are listed below. 

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Job Title: Case Management Specialist or Case Manager depending on experience

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) 

Hours: Full time 

Position Summary: This position work on the case management team with youth engaged in the strengths-based case management program and the rapid rehousing at IYG through Project Prism.  This position is also responsible for covering activity center duties as identified below. 

   

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in the IYG strengths-based Case Management process 

  • Assist youth in creating collaborative case plans 

  • Utilize strengths-based planning and language with youth 

  • Assist youth in overcoming barriers to autonomous living  

  • Meet face-to-face and/or virtually with youth, as needed  

  • Intervene in crisis situations, as needed 

  • Participate in weekly program staff and case management team meetings  

  • Maintain documentation and data collection related to youth cases  

  • Collaborate with community partners in order to increase access for youth  

  • Perform and complete all areas of Project Prism as needed for clients and IYG 

  •  Assist in the Activity Center  

    • Maintain, develop, and cultivate the culture of the Activity Center as well as activities and events where IYG is present 

    • Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and closing of the Center  

    • Facilitate groups and help with organization of events 

    • Cultivate and maintain rapport with youth  

    • Ensure safety and supervision of youth  

    • Work with Case Management center youth 

  •   Other duties as assigned 

  

Reporting Structure: This person reports directly to the Case Management Supervisor.  

 

Position Qualifications: 

  • Personal experience navigating homelessness and social support services is helpful 

  • Two-to-three years of experience working with youth and young adults in social services and/or navigating homelessness required  

  • An Associates (or higher) degree in social work, sociology, psychology, communication, education, gender studies, sexual studies, or related field preferred 

  • Attend department and staff meetings as scheduled 

  • Strong foundational knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues and terms  

  • Ability to pass background checks.  

  • Evening availability 3-4 nights a week. 

  • Experience with MS Suite such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint preferred 

  • Must be strong with time management, organization and communication. 

  • Ability to interact with youth and young adults 12-24 years old and maintain a constructive and professional relationship with them.  

  • Must have proof you are Covid vaccinated 

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Indiana Youth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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To apply, please send current resume and letter of interest to Rann DeStefano at iygcareers@indianayouthgroup.org.

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If you'd like more information on employment with IYG, please contact Rann DeStefano, Sr. Director of HR and Operations, at rdestefano@indianayouthgroup.org or 317.541.8726x110.
 

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INTERNSHIPS.

Are you looking for an internship opportunity in social work, nonprofit administration, or other related fields? Then consider interning with IYG. We offer numerous internship opportunities throughout the year. 

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If you’re interested in getting more information on internships with IYG, please contact our Sr. Director of HR and Operations, Rann DeStefano, at rdestefano@indianayouthgroup.org or 317.541.8726x110.  

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FALL INTERNSHIPS

IYG is now accepting candidates for fall internships. These internships are unpaid positions; however, they offer flexible days and hours and the benefit of learning from our staff. The length of an internship is three or more months based on the candidate's availability and school requirements. To receive more information or to apply, please send an email and your current resume to Rann DeStefano, Sr. Director of HR and Operations, at rdestefano@indianayouthgroup no later than 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 31, 2021, or as soon as possible. 

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