As a TAY Case Manager, you’ll walk side-by-side with young adults who have aged out of foster care—connecting them to stability, education, and career pathways. When consistent support meets their own drive, stability unlocks ambition:
“Stability unlocked ambition. I can be present, keep a job, and go to school.” — Starr, 24 yrs
Your trauma-informed guidance and community partnerships will turn possibility into concrete progress for every student you serve.
Impact Intro
As a TAY Case Manager, you’ll walk side-by-side with young adults who have aged out of foster care—connecting them to stability, education, and career pathways. When consistent support meets their own drive, stability unlocks ambition:
“Stability unlocked ambition—I can be present, keep a job, and go to school.” — Starr, 24 yrs
Your trauma-informed guidance and community partnerships will turn possibility into concrete progress for every student you serve.
Essential Duties
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Build and steward community relationships that expand housing, education, and wellness resources.
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Provide holistic, trauma-informed case management: assessment, goal-setting, referrals, follow-ups.
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Plan and lead life-skills workshops (budgeting, study skills, wellness, etc.).
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Recruit and coordinate volunteers/mentors; celebrate their impact.
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Keep meticulous digital files and manage multiple student schedules.
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Participate in ongoing training; pitch ideas that raise program excellence.
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“Other duties as assigned” in a nimble, mission-first environment.
Qualifications
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Education – BA/BS in a related field preferred; upper-division or graduate coursework in counseling a plus.
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Experience – 3 + years in student or human-services work, including at least 1 year of case management with foster or system-impacted youth.
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Lived Experience – Personal experience in foster care or extended care is a strong plus.
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Valid CA driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Deep understanding of student-services best practices and trauma-informed care.
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Talent for analyzing complex situations and co-designing clear action plans.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills—comfortable with diverse cultures and sensitive histories.
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Workshop facilitation, volunteer management, and tight file-keeping prowess.
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Quick grasp of college, trade-school, and apprenticeship pathways.
Benefits & Work Schedule
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Full suite: medical stipend, dental, vision, retirement option, generous PTO + paid holidays.
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40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, with occasional evenings/weekends for workshops or events.
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Annual professional-development budget.
Welcome Statement & Equal Opportunity
We believe talent is universal, even if opportunity hasn’t been. If you bring the skills or the lived expertise to champion our students, we want to meet you. AcademySTAY considers all qualified applicants and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Apply today
Please read the full job description here: AcademySTAY TAY Case Manager Job Description
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jenny@academystay.org to be considered.