Case Manager (Interim Housing)

Kids for the Future; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness Reimbursement

Company vehicles

Job summary

City Net is hiring Case Managers to provide housing-focused case management and supportive services at a low-threshold interim housing site in Lake Elsinore. You will meet clients where they are, helping them access housing programs and develop long-term housing plans while coordinating with nonprofits and government partners.

Responsibilities include data collection, advocacy, and linkage to medical, mental health, and housing resources.

Qualifications

• Eligible to drive a City Net vehicle; valid license and 21+.
• Desire to make a difference for vulnerable neighbors during this time of uncertainty.
• Empathetic, self-motivated, flexible, dynamic.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining productive, professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding the importance of accurate data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients to assess housing and supportive service needs.
• Help clients access housing programs and complete applications.
• Develop long-term housing plans with clients.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to connect resources.
• Document data in HMIS and CES per protocol.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to support City Net’s mission.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data collection

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HMIS

Job description

• Location 215 West Graham Avenue,Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Position Overview Case Managers (CMs) provide housing-focused case management and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness within a low-threshold non-congregate interim housing site. They meet clients where they are, supporting them in achieving goals and developing long-term housing plans. CMs connect clients to essential resources, such as medical and mental health care, counseling, and permanent housing. Working in partnership with nonprofits, government entities, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, CMs ensure clients receive coordinated care to obtain and maintain permanent housing as quickly as possible.

Key Responsibilities Client Needs Assessment

• Meet with clients over multiple interactions to help them prioritize and obtain the housing and supportive services available to them, with the patience and understanding that it takes an average of 8-10 contact attempts before a client begins to trust the CM and voluntarily engage in case management services.

Housing Placement

• Help clients find and access housing programs
• Complete housing applications
• Create and execute a long-term housing plan

Linkage to Supportive Services

• Call, email, provide verification of homelessness, or offer other communication to partner agencies to help clients access resources
• Offer to accompany clients to appointments if the client has difficulty navigating services or representing their needs
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with various stakeholders to help clients achieve their goals and maintain City Net’s positive reputation in the community.

Advocacy

• Call, email, provide verification of homelessness, or offer other communication to partner agencies to help clients access resources
• Offer to accompany clients to appointments if the client has difficulty navigating services or representing their needs
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with various stakeholders to help clients achieve their goals and maintain City Net’s positive reputation in the community.

Data Collection

• Thoroughly, accurately, consistently, and timely gather and document various types of data…
  • To better understand client needs o To accurately assess client eligibility for community resources-to share with funders and stakeholders to improve the county’s service landscape
  • To enter into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the county’s Coordinated Entry System (CES)
• Follow all Coordinated Entry System protocols and organizational procedures

Compliance and Goal-Meeting

• Consistently meet all assigned productivity and outcome goals
• In all activities, comply with all contracts, funder requirements, and City Net procedures and policies
• Meet or exceed all goals and requirements established for this position

Requirements

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to drive a company vehicle to transport clients. For insurance purposes, drivers need to be at least 21 years old, must have a valid drivers’ license, and be approved to drive a City Net vehicle by our insurance company.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors during this time of uncertainty and beyond
• Empathetic, self-motivated, flexible, dynamic
• Experience cultivating and maintaining productive, professional relationships with various stakeholders required
• Understanding of the importance of quality and timely data collection and reporting
• Excellent professional boundaries
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and time management skills
• Effective and professional networking and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in PCs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to accomplish goals and produce valuable results with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining creativity and strategic thinking and continuing to meet or exceed goals
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds with varying degrees of experience
• This position may involve variable scheduling including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Frequently moves about inside the office, in the field (both indoors and outdoors), or at meetings/events to access people, file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to move oneself quick in certain urgent/emergent situations ( e.g. to avoid falling or projected items, or to administer Naloxone/Narcan to a client who has overdosed)

Nice To Have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field

Summary

Our Organization :

City Net is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization that is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in the communities we serve by connecting neighbors experiencing homelessness to transformative care and innovative housing solutions. Our objective is to reduce homelessness to functional zero in the regions we serve through collaborative supportive services, housing provision, and data-driven solutions that empower our clients to reach their personal goals.

We believe in supporting our employees in all areas of life. That is why we offer top-tier benefits to our eligible employees, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance (Anthem HMO and PPO options. City Net pays 100% of the employee premium for our baseline plan)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan (401k with employer matching contributions)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (Employer paid group term life and voluntary life)
• Referral program
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Company Vehicles, iPhones, Laptops, and Tablets
• Career Pathing, Raises, Recognition & Rewards

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members is important to City Net and our success. Our team is composed of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Note: We do not consider your name, or the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. This process is aimed at opening all of our job opportunities to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).

City Net's programs follow Housing First and Harm Reduction service models.