Do you have a heart for supporting youth on their path to educational success? As a Case Manager in the Keeping Kids in School program, you’ll play a vital role in nurturing the growth and resilience of youth and families across Sonoma County. This is your opportunity to be a guiding presence, helping to remove barriers to school attendance and engagement while empowering students to thrive.

Collaborating closely with school districts and the Sonoma County Juvenile Probation Department, as a Care Manager, you’ll provide personalized support through skill-building, case management, and resource connection. Your advocacy will ensure families gain access to the care and services they need, fostering hope and progress within educational, social, and health systems. Beyond casework, you’ll help create meaningful school interventions, contribute to impactful district-wide events, and champion innovative solutions to improve attendance. This position calls for an active, onsite presence within our partner districts and the community, making a hands-on difference in the lives of K-12 students with empathy, expertise, and unwavering commitment.

ABOUT KKIS

Seneca's Keeping Kids in School (KKIS) Program is a strengths-based and family-centered program that increases students’ school engagement by addressing factors that lead to chronic absenteeism. KKIS is a collaboration between Seneca Family of Agencies, select school sites across Sonoma County, and Sonoma County Juvenile Probation. KKIS provides individualized case management services to youth and families and contributes to system-level interventions that support school and community-wide improvements in student engagement.  

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is dedicated to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We’re also committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Conduct assessments to identify needs, barriers, and strengths to establish individualized goals and action plans with clients, caregivers, and school teams
• Facilitate monthly action plan review meetings with clients, families, school teams, and other participating members
• Provide youth and family with linkage to school and community resources to meet their needs and establish sustainable solutions
• Integrate into assigned school communities by working with administration and school intervention teams, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and participating in other school events
• Develop and maintain healthy partnerships with a variety of mental health, school, and community providers
• Provide technical assistance in the form of school or district wide interventions and participating in school or district wide events
• Advocate for creative problem solving to address underlying student/family barriers to success in school
• Make efforts to understand the history of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in the United States and further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

REQUIRED

• Experience/education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  •  Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
  • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field
• Own vehicle, valid California driver's license, and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
• Must drive daily within Sonoma County as part of the role
• Expected to be on-site at the assigned school campus and in the surrounding community 4 to 5 days per week
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Two or more years of direct work experience in community or school-based services youth and families
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

• Full-time.
  • Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Flexible schedule, ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed
• Must drive daily within Sonoma County as part of the role
• Expected to be on-site at the assigned school campus and in the surrounding community 4 to 5 days per week

• Starting at $23.34 - $25.84 per hour
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities