Case Manager I (Bienestar Plaza)

MidPen Housing Corporation; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

403(b) Retirement Investment

Employee Education Reimbursement

FSA for Family/Medical/Commuter

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Case Manager I to engage supportive housing residents, help maintain housing, and support goals leading to independent living.

The role requires an MSW/MA or BA with related experience, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and travel between properties. You will conduct outreach, provide crisis support, and coordinate services with partners to help residents thrive.

Qualifications

• MSW or MA in psychology/counseling, or BA/BS with relevant experience
• Experience serving high-need populations, including homelessness
• Experience with trauma-informed care and harm reduction
• Ability to travel between properties
• Experience using assessment tools and interpreting data

Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite programming at assigned properties, ensuring alignment with standards
• Outreach via door-to-door, phone, email to promote services
• Provide crisis support and follow mandated reporting procedures
• Support residents with independent living skills
• Facilitate group and individual services and promote engagement
• Collaborate with third-party partners and local agencies
• Maintain records, ensure timely reporting, HIPAA compliance
• Assess resident needs with empathy and professionalism
• Participate in team meetings and maintain relationships with staff

Skills

Communication skills

Translation tools

Judgment

Relationship-building

Organization

Mental health interventions

Professional development

Tech proficiency

Travel between properties

Education

MSW or MA in psychology or related field

BA/BS in psychology or related field with 3+ years experience

Experience serving homeless populations

Trauma-informed care familiarity

Experience with assessments

Experience coordinating with providers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

OneDrive

Teams

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

The Case Manager I plays a vital role in engaging supportive housing residents and providing services to help them maintain stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. The Case Manager I supports residents in supportive housing to retain housing. The Case Manager I also supports mental health stability by assisting the resident in developing goals that lead to behavioral changes which reduce mental health symptoms and improve daily functioning. The role facilitates linkage to community resources and 3rd party contracted partners as needed for residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite programming at assigned properties, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct door-to-door, phone, email, and other outreach strategies to promote awareness of available services.
• Provide crisis support and follow mandated reporting procedures for incidents such as child or adult abuse.
• Support residents with functional impairments through direct case management and development of independent living skills.
• Facilitate group and individual services, fostering community engagement and supporting residents’ personal and professional goals.
• Collaborate with third-party partners and local agencies to deliver, manage, and evaluate effective services.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure timely reporting, and uphold HIPAA and mandated reporting standards.
• Assess and respond to resident needs with empathy and professionalism, contributing to the development of responsive service plans.
• Participate in team meetings and events, model a positive attitude, and maintain strong relationships with property management and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; comfortable navigating language barriers using translation tools.
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities when working with diverse resident populations.
• Skilled in relationship-building, active listening, and conflict resolution.
• Highly organized with attention to detail; able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and interventions, including harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Committed to ongoing learning and staying current with best practices in social services for special needs populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Must pass background and fingerprint checks; possess a valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel between properties

Education and Experience

• M.S.W. or M.A. degree in psychology, counseling, or related field and 1 year of full-time experience serving high needs populations (mental illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders) or B.A. or B.S. degree in the same fields with 3 years full-time experience serving these populations or a High School Diploma or GED plus 5 years or more of relevant experience
• Experience working with and serving people who have experienced homelessness.
• Experience working with high needs or high acuity populations that have experienced trauma.
• Experience using and administering multiple assessment tools and interpreting information/data derived from assessments
• Experience supporting program and service implementation and coordination
• Experience collaborating with local service providers

Pay Range

$70,304.00 - $73,800.00 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.