9 Intake Coordinator Jobs in San Jose, CA
LifeMoves is Hiring an Intake Coordinator Near San Jose, CA
Level
Experienced
Job Location
SJ MVP - San Jose, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$23.50 - $25.50 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Description
About Us : LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 15 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.
Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
LifeMoves | Mountain View Shelter is dedicated to providing stabilization shelter and services for homeless individuals and families in San Jose. We provide opportunities that build brighter futures for the next generation.
LifeMoves is seeking a highly motivated Intake Coordinator to serve our clients. Under the supervision of the Associate Program Director, Intake coordinators act as strong supports and advocates for clients, with the ultimate goal of ensuring their health, safety, and basic needs are met through unprecedented times. Their responsibilities include arranging motel stays for program participants, as well as assisting the Program Director to maintain the ongoing operations of program services.
The Intake Coordinator's primary role and responsibility is to provide safety supervision of program participants; and work collaboratively with partnering staff at motel locations. The Motel Coordinator is the liaison between the program at the motel location and the motel establishment. Successful Intake Coordinators will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, and diplomatic limit setting. Duties include but are not limited to: client exit and entry supervision, monitor client activities ensuring program rules are abided, answering phones, accepting donations and helping maintain cordial neighborhood relations.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Screen incoming program referrals and coordinate with referring agencies regarding referral status
- Ensure program participants receive daily meals
- Conduct program intake paperwork with all incoming program participants
- Follow up on any behavior concerns of program participants at motels
- Complete county-wide assessment with program participants for potential housing resources
- Coordinator with Housing Specialist on upcoming program exits and assist families with identifying alternative housing options and available resources
- Provide on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the case/treatment plan
- Communicate appropriately as needed with probation officers, social workers and family members
- Participates actively as a team member in supporting clients and the facility as needed
- Stay current and knowledgeable about external community resources, referrals and service linkages
- Maintains client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
- Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature
- Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise
- Attends weekly case consultation meetings and monthly training; meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Minimum two year experience in serving homeless families and/or individuals in crisis.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the issues faces by chronically homeless individuals and families
- Professional or personal experience working with individuals with addiction or mental health
- Experience with outreach services for homeless individuals is a plus
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Automobile and valid driver's license preferred.
LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Job Summary
Full Time
$64k-82k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/14/2024
lifemoves.org
ORANGE, TX
<25
1990
CHARLES FOSTER
<$5M
Business Services
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About LifeMoves
LifeMoves, formerly InnVision Shelter Network, is the largest and most effective nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness for families and individuals in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Our successful and multi-faceted therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and respectfully motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves programs combat homelessness today and tomorrow by teaching comprehensive life skills that help our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency, and effectively break the cycle of... homelessness. Our innovative and effective program model requires accountability from our clients. The LifeMoves program helps clients understand the root cause of their homelessness and then focuses them on developing core competencies and the skills they need to succeed for the long-term. Similarly, our in-depth programming for children provides academic support to help bridge achievement gaps, and physical and mental health support to address the extensive issues caused by the trauma homelessness. The focus is on maximizing opportunities for homeless youth to help them mature into self-sufficient adults and to end intergenerational poverty which leads to homelessness. Through these carefully designed programs and with the support of 275 employees and 12,000 volunteers LifeMoves is able to serve 9,350 homeless clients and provide 244,000 nights of shelter annually. The impact of LifeMoves programs and services is tremendous: Last year, 86% of families and 68% of individuals engaged in our shelter programs successfully returned to stable housing and self-sufficency.
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