Our client, a local non-profit, is looking for a Case Manager to join their team.

The Case Manager is responsible for providing services to families and individuals in need of housing and services. These services may include providing general information about various housing programs, crisis intervention services, developing action plans, providing an appropriate level of guidance and support, facilitating referrals, and serving as advocate on behalf of participant to assist them in securing services, and support to reach their housing goals.

Responsibilities:

• Assess displaced client and family needs out in the field

• Meet with clients at their home or where they are currently residing

• Develop comprehensive housing plans for families to become self-sufficient

• Coordinate needed services

• Develop links with a continuum of services and agendas

• Maintain up-to-date client records

• Provide crisis and/or short-term housing counseling

• Provide information and referral to community and staff

• Engage in outreach activities

• Ensure compliance with all Department of Housing and Urban Development policies

• Provide initial and ongoing client assessment; development, implementation, and evaluation of a housing plan; coordination, and monitoring of supportive services in accordance with the client's needs

• Providing general information about housing, screening of applicants for acceptance into various housing programs as well as verifying eligibility for such opportunities

• Actively recruiting landlords willing to work in conjunction with the client and locating affordable housing opportunities to meet the needs of the client population

• This position requires some evenings/ weekends

Skills/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• This position spends 80 – 90% of the time in the field working

• Minimum two years case management experience; knowledge of homelessness, addiction and mental health issues as they pertain to provisions of supportive service

• Demonstrated communication skills and sensitivity to various cultures and socio-economic groups

• Working knowledge of computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with motivational interviewing preferred

• Must have a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

Full-time

Pay = $22/hr