Case Manager - Rita's House

Our Mission

The Bridge for Youth (BFY) centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships.

• Patience – We give space for youth to make decisions on their own timeline in their own way.
• Love and Caring – We believe in acceptance, empathy, and non-judgement.
• Communication – We engage in intentional dialogue to understand each other’s truths.
• Integrity – We actively learn, grow, and change to align our actions in equity and justice.
• Co-Creation – We seek connection to amplify the voice of youth and each other.
• Community – We stand together for youth and for each other.

• Position:
  Rita’s House Case Manager
• Job Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Classification:
  Non-Exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Supportive Housing Manager
• Posting Date: 3/3/26
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Compensation: $20 - $23 /hr
• Location:
  
  100% on-site at Rita’s House location in Minneapolis
• Working Hours:
  
  Sun-Thu: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Some holidays included. Position participates in on-call back-up rotation, as necessary and assigned. Rotation of on-call duties is 24 hours a day for seven days.

The Bridge for Youth utilizes an equitable & competitive compensation program and salary structure that includes regular Cost of Living Adjustments and raises. For this position, the salary range is $20 - $23 per hour, depending on experience. This salary is non-negotiable beyond this range to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity for salaries.

For over 50 years, BFY has been at the forefront of addressing youth homelessness in Minnesota, positively impacting the lives of the most vulnerable youth in our community, through youth-centered and culturally-responsive programs that offer a pathway out of homelessness, including the most marginalized – minors, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, young families, and SEY.

The Case Manager in Rita’s House serves youth aged 18-21 who have been homeless or precariously housed and are transitioning to independent living within a 12-unit supportive housing intentional community. This position works closely with the Transitions Coach, property management (White Cap Property Management), and community partners to assist youth in obtaining education & employment and familiarizing youth with community resources.

• Competitive health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 403b (immediate contribution & vesting) with up to 4% match after one year of employment
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO first year of employment, in addition to 15 paid holidays
• Pet friendly

• Lead within a framework of agency values, philosophies, and goals, including team commitment and cooperation across BFY services and programs.
• Emulate and enthusiastically promote the organizational culture as defined by the identified values statements and racial justice and equity opportunities of BFY.
• Lead in building upon and strengthening a culture of establishing and nurturing relationships.
• BFY believes in team, collaboration, and constantly developing a supportive and caring environment for each other. Sometimes we are asked to lean in above and beyond our position description and we enthusiastically do so.

• Responsible for case management of 12 youth including aftercare youth, providing services and resources as needed
• Responsible for conducting intake and exit for youth
• Collaborate with Property Manager (White Cap Property Management), HR & Admin Director (Facilities), Finance Director, Grant Manager, and Data & Evaluation Manager as needed
• Facilitate weekly house meeting with residents of Rita’s House
• Make appropriate referrals
• Conduct weekly consultations to assess and address needs of residents
• Partner with property management and Transition Coach to ensure programmatic success
• Foster youth relationships with BFY supportive service providers (i.e., oral mental health care providers) and external agencies
• Provide programmatic input into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) system
• Familiarity with the Hennepin County Coordinated Entry…