Case Planner Outreach

Company: Alternatives For Girls
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Case Planner who can deliver quality case management services that support youth street and community outreach to at-risk, runaway, and unhoused teens. Key Responsibilities: Recruit at-risk youth from the community. Conduct street outreach with Peer Educators to locate and inform homeless, runaways and at-risk youth of AFG’s programs and services. Provide case management services that help at-risk youth meet basic living needs and find safe/ stable housing, employment, a pathway to education, transportation, and parenting support. Maintain ongoing contact with participants to provide individual (and family) support services through case planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, mentoring, referrals, resources, etc. Develop and facilitate community workshops on topics such as: sex trafficking, teen dating violence, healthy relationships, teen pregnancy, STD prevention, etc. Research and develop community resources, make connections, and build partnerships with schools, local organizations, and agencies to serve the needs of program participants. Attend and speak at community events such as panel discussions and table resource fairs. Ensure completion and recording of documentation, and data entry for all project activities. Perform other duties, as assigned. Demonstrated Abilities: Solid organizational and case management skills Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines Good communication skills, diplomacy, and tact Good decision-making, conflict-resolution, and effective listening skills Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality Acquired Knowledge: Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience Experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, homeless or involved in high-risk activities, such as: gangs, violence, drugs, truancy, sexual activity is strongly preferred Must possess a current driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation Proficient in Microsoft Office/database Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus Alternative For Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a disabled individual to perform the essential functions of the job.

Keywords: Alternatives For Girls, Taylor , Case Planner Outreach, Social Services , Detroit, Michigan