Case Manager

Building Futures with Women and Children; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Futures with Women and Children is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support chronically homeless disabled residents in Permanent Supportive Housing. This full-time role involves assessing client needs, developing case plans, and facilitating access to community resources. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals toward sustainable housing solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous leave benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of homelessness dynamics and Alameda County resources.
• Experience working with government funding.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessment and develops individual case management plans.
• Provides crisis intervention and collaborates with community resource providers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Specialist at Building Futures with Women and Children

AGENCY SUMMARY: Building Futures is an Alameda County leader providing a safety net of services to help individuals and families rebuild safe and stable lives after homelessness and family violence. At Building Futures, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. The agency has served as an Alameda County leader for 37 years, with a range of services to help individuals and families build safe and stable lives free from homelessness and family violence. Our employees bring dedication, heart, and respect for those we serve, in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY: Set to open in June 2025, Estuary I provides 44 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) in Alameda. Chronically homeless disabled residents with complex needs will receive housing and support services including on-site engagement, case management, mental health and linkages to healthcare, and community building activities. The property is owned by the Alameda Housing Authority, with services provided by Building Futures.

The Case Manager plays a crucial role in providing support and resources to chronically homeless disabled residents with complex needs in Permanent Supportive Housing. This position is responsible for assessing client needs, developing personalized case plans, and facilitating access to community resources. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with clients to empower them toward sustainable housing solutions and improved well-being. This position also works collaboratively with the Alameda Housing Authority, property management, and local service providers and community agencies

This is a full-time on-site position and will be primarily located at Estuary I site at 510 Mosely Avenue, Alameda.

Essential Duties

• Completes all necessary intake paperwork, collects all client’s identifying documentation and provides an initial program orientation.
• Provides overview of case management services, including a review of the Housing Stabilization Plan with outlined goals and objectives to maintain stability in permanent housing, an overview of case management meeting expectations and an overview of supportive services that are offered within the permanent supportive housing program.
• Conducts needs assessment, makes appropriate community referrals and provides support to connect to ancillary services.
• Develops an individual case management plan, including financial planning and housing stabilization goals collaboratively with each client.
• Provide strong trauma-informed case plans that include safety planning for each client based on agreed goals, with a clear understanding of what success will look like for each client.
• Assist clients in developing goals that will help them overcome homelessness and stabilize in permanent supportive housing.
• Assist residents in retaining housing and maximizing their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkages to appropriate community services such as crisis intervention, income support and benefits acquisition, employment assistance, primary physical and mental health, substance recovery and family involvement.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and when requested by property management and/or program participants.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with case management team, property management, partners, and community resource providers.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and case conferences.
• Collaborate with staff on how to support program participants’ needs to maintain consistent services.
• Help to maintain compliance, keeping files organized in preparation for an audit from funders throughout the year, including consistent upkeep of statistics and documentation in client files and in the database.
• Participate in regular on-call shift rotation coverage.
• Fulfill other duties as needed and on behalf of the team if necessary.
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in human services or related field.
• Knowledge of homelessness and its dynamics and causes, and Alameda County resources for homeless and other underserved populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Experience working with government funding.
• Able to communicate effectively and handle difficult situations with professionalism, compassion and from a Trauma-Informed Care perspective.
• The ability to collaboratively support program participants and be flexible in understanding their needs, including openness to creatively engage participants in their case plan.
• Ability to accept directions from Supervisor.
• Valid California Driver’s License, car insurance and personal vehicle.
• Ability to build collaborative, supportive, and respectful working relationships with colleagues, program participants, property managers, funders, local service providers, and community agencies.
• Proven ability to work independently and be an effective and collaborative team player.
• Skilled at communicating with a team which shares the responsibility of the overall success of the program.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working

The work environment and physical demands described are representative for the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work at a desk or computer workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive office tasks.
• Ability to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, phone, and related equipment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
  
  

Compensation

Building Futures offers competitive salary based on experience and skills of employees. Additionally, the agency provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, employee self-managed 403b retirement benefits, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, and generous leave benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Building Futures is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to the employment relationship and all areas of personnel activity such as recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, employee activities, educational opportunities, and access to facilities and programs. Building Futures’ policy prohibits discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Building Futures also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone is of a protected class or is associated with a person who is perceived as being part of a protected class.

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