Job Title:

Case Manager – Social Work Programs 

Location:

Cebu City, Philippines

Employment Type:

Full-time

About Us:

Loving Yourself Forward (www.LYFiscoming.org) is dedicated to compassionately supporting urban teens, starting with girls aged 8–20 in Cebu City who face significant risks such as poverty, exploitation, and harmful choices. Our mission is to empower these girls to thrive and help others in turn, by connecting them with essential resources and programs. We aim to prevent involvement in drugs, address the growing crisis of prostitution, encourage education, and help them make rational and informed decisions about their futures, including pregnancy.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned, empathetic, and highly organized Case Manager to join our social work team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with young girls facing complex trauma, exploitation, early motherhood, daily challenges, and survival-based employment. You will manage a caseload, develop individualized service plans, and coordinate resources to promote safety, healing, education, and empowerment for each client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine client needs, risks, strengths, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized care and recovery plans in collaboration our partners
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and trauma-informed counseling for the clients
• Facilitate access to essential services such as shelter, healthcare, education, mental health services, and legal aid.
• Maintain regular and meaningful contact with clients to monitor progress and adjust service plans as needed.
• Advocate for the rights and well-being of clients within various systems (legal, educational, medical, Partners and social service systems).
• Collaborate with internal team members, external agencies, and community partners to ensure comprehensive and coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain meticulous, confidential case records and ensure compliance with all organizational and partner or donor requirements.
• Participate actively in team meetings, case conferences, supervision sessions, and professional development training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• 2+ years of case management experience, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience working with at-risk or exploited youth populations.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, child development, and youth empowerment principles.
• Strong crisis management, advocacy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage compassionately yet professionally with youth who may present challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of community resources, youth protection laws, and relevant service systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle a dynamic workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, or respond to emergencies as needed.

Work Environment:

Mix of Office and home-based with frequent local travel to community partner sites, courts, shelters, and client homes.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will depend on your experience level.

Please take note we currently do not have an HR team to process government benefits, so you should take into account your government benefits and taxes when informing us about your expected salary.

Additionally, allowances may be granted upon agreement of your employment with us.

We are a start-up nonprofit organization, so if you are expecting more of a stable, structured, predictable work environment, this opportunity might not be for you. However, if you are looking into gaining experience, thriving despite hurdles at work, and working closely with the Founder and other staff members, helping an organization grow from scratch, then you are a great fit for this role.

We can't wait to meet you!

For inquiries, please email us at [HIDDEN TEXT]