TAY CASE MANAGER

Description

POSITION TITLE: TAY CASE MANAGER

Reports to: TAY Program Supervisor

Salary: $25.00/hr.- $38.95/hr.   (compensation reflective of qualifications and credentials) 

*This is a 6-month contract position from October 2026-March 2027

Job Snapshot

Children’s Law Center is seeking a TAY Case Manager to work directly with transition aged youth involved in the dependency system. The role focuses on connecting youth with essential services, advocating for their needs, and ensuring they have the support necessary to transition successfully into adulthood.

Requirements

Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy

• Work with TAY clients on the EFC Court caseload.
• Visit TAY clients at their place of residence and elsewhere in order to assist the attorney with establishing and maintaining a trusting and professional relationship with their clients.
• Follow office policies and procedures as determined by the Firm Director.
• Meet regularly with the Resource & Support Supervisor regarding caseload status and case management.
• Document physical or electronic files in a thorough and timely manner with case notes and reports.
• Communicate regularly with the attorney regarding the status of cases.
• Meet regularly with attorneys and assist with hearing preparation.
• Provide technical and case support for peer advocates and attorneys.
• Work closely with all members of CLCLA 4, employing a holistic approach to representing the whole child to ensure clients’ needs are met including, but not limited to participating in CLCLA 4 internal staffing and case reviews.
• Communicate regularly with outside service providers, community-based organizations and county personnel regarding the status of the case and client needs.
• Assist TAY clients with activities such as applying for financial aid, searching for and applying for jobs, obtaining housing, etc. when appropriate.
• With supervisor authorization, transport TAY clients to important appointments in consultation with and upon the recommendation of the TAY Attorney where another entity cannot assist with the matter.
• Maintaining accurate and current information and data regarding client demographics, services, needs and other case activity.
• Conduct periodic trauma-informed minor client visits in collaboration with the Lancaster NMD attorney.
• Work with the CLC Resource & Support Supervisor, CLC Policy Director, and Executive Director, where needed on issues of legislation and policy as it relates to TAY.
• Work with the CLC Grants Manager and Development and Executive Director, where needed to ensure ongoing and expanded resources.
• Provide CLC training and consultation to case carrying CLC attorneys, investigators, peer advocates and other staff as needed.
• Be professional, patient, and understanding when interacting with clients, caregivers, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Have a team player attitude and willingness to help fellow co-workers and clients.
• Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.

The Assets You Possess/Essential Qualifications

• AA degree (or 60 college units) in Social Work or a related field and/or 2 years direct experience working with children in a related field.
• Have excellent interviewing and client relationship building skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing client centered advocacy for TAY.
• Have an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written reports.
• A valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for Children’s Law Center.

Perks + Benefits Employees of CLC Enjoy:

Health + Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance) *
• Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan*
• Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options*
• Fitness/Wellness Program*
• Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA *
• Transit + Parking Benefits *

Growth + Development

• Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.

Flexibility + Additional

• Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time
• CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. * Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

CLC recognizes the importance of bringing together a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents across all roles, and we encourage candidates with varied backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. CLC is committed to fair and welcoming practices in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention.

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance: Children’s Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization, please contact [email protected] further assistance regarding job postings.