What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager-Housing Retention position at HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County?
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
BRC - San Jose, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
30.96 - $30.96 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
POSITION : Case Manager, Housing Retention Services
PROGRAM / LOCATION : Santa Clara County, Boccardo Reception Center
SUPERVISOR : Program Manager
JOB TYPE : Full Time, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION : $30.96 / Hourly
AGENCY SUMMARY :
Established in 1980, with 40 years of experience, we are the premier Silicon Valley provider of homelessness services. We believe that everyone has the potential to get housed and stay housed. We relentlessly focus on eliminating barriers to housing and creating stability for everyone we serve.HomeFirst Services serves more than 6,000 adults, veterans, families, and young adults each year at multiple locations from Gilroy to Menlo Park - all of Santa Clara County as well as southern San Mateo County.
Services include :
- Homelessness prevention
- Emergency and cold-weather shelters
- Comprehensive Veterans' services
- Rapid Re-Housing programs
- Bridge Housing Communities
- Emergency Interim Housing
- Affordable permanent housing
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Street-based outreach
Benefits of joining the HomeFirst Team :
ROLE SUMMARY :
A Housing Retention Case Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive support services to help individuals and families participating in permanent supportive housing programs. Their intensive and individualized case management services are coupled with linkage to a network of community resources to assist clients in averting homelessness, maintaining housing, and increasing self-sufficiency. To this end, the Housing Retention Case Manager participates in our collective effort to end and prevent homelessness.
QUALITIES :
The Housing Retention Services Case Manager is passionate about serving others and sees themself in a helping profession long term. They are pro-active and responsive to the needs of our participants, meeting them "where they're at" and bridging the gap between the individual and our services. They manage their time well and demonstrate strong organizational abilities. With the support of program leadership, the Case Manager participates in our culture of learning and increases their knowledge of evidence-based practices over the course of their employment. Together, we model the values and principles of HomeFirst within the agency and broader community.
HomeFirst is a diverse company in a diverse field, and the Case Manager seeks to work with people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. They are a highly collaborative member of our participant services team and enjoy a team-oriented work environment.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Initial eligibility verification and enrollment
Street-based or community outreach efforts
HomeFirst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.
HomeFirst is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
Salary : $31
