Case Manager, Palm Springs

Position Title : Case Manager, Palm SpringsOrganization : Jewish Family Service of San DiegoDepartment : Desert ProgramsPosition Type : Full-Time (37.5 hours / week), Non-ExemptWork Setting : Fully OnsiteReports To : Outreach SupervisorPay Range : $21-$22.04 / hourTotal Compensation : In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes : Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employeesGenerous employer 401(k) contributionsEmployer-covered life insuranceTime Away from Work : Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include : Paid vacation time and sick leave15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees' mental wellnessPosition Overview : The Case Manager delivers assistance crucial to enhancing / improving a client's standard of living, emotional health, physical health, spiritual health, and community health. The Case Manager strives to remove barriers that are impeding upon a person's level of self-sufficiency, including financial challenges, mental health and medical issues, basic need insecurity, and lack of support system / community. The position is primarily case management for the homeless population in the Coachella Valley. The case manager will start off each morning in Palm Springs picking up a company vehicle and sometimes traveling 1-2 hours to pick up clients and guide the client through mainstream benefits. This position requires traveling 80-90 % of the time with only about 10% of office work.Responsibilities : This position spends 80 - 90% of the time in the field working in the Coachella Valley areaAssess displaced client and family needs out in the fieldDevelop comprehensive care plans for families to become self-sufficientCoordinates needed servicesDevelop links with a continuum of services and agendasMaintains up-to-date client recordsProvides crisis and / or short-term counselingProvides information and referral to community and staffEngages in outreach activitiesEnsure compliance with all Department of Housing and Urban Development policiesAssist in the relocation of clients as neededAssist in food distribution as neededSkills / Experience / Abilities That Are a Must-Have : 2 years' experience providing case management services preferredBaccalaureate level of conceptual thinking, organization and expression obtained by a degree in Sociology / Psychology / or other related field or equivalent work experienceMust have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-siteThis job requires 80 - 90% travel around Inland EmpireAbility to pass a pre-employment drug testKnowledge of and experience with motivational interviewing preferredStrong crisis intervention and honed assessment skills, including high risk issuesExtensive knowledge of Inland Empire community resourcesAbility to work independently as well as in a teamCapacity to form professional relationships with clients and maintain appropriate boundariesAbility to apply common sense and critical thinking to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authorityGood to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skillsExcellent telephone and oral communication skillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as memos, general clerical documents, project and grant reports, safety rules, instruction booklets and manualsAbility to write well (e.g., memos, reports, e-mails, agendas, minutes)Ability to analyze dataAbility to deal with problems involving several variablesProficiency in Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to write clear concise e-mailsPhysical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. As a routine part of work, employees will generally be required to use their hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The table on the next page provides additional details of certain physical demands of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Important Notice : Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

• Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary : $21 - $22