Temp Case Manager-Mt. View CWSP (87811)

HomeFirst; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &视

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Workers’ compensation

Holidays, sick leave, and PTO starting

Civic engagement leave

Job summary

HomeFirst in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Case Manager for the Cold Weather Shelter Program. This temporary, full-time role supports women and families during winter, providing case management, enrollment, safety planning, referrals, and crisis de-escalation to promote housing stability.

You will report to the Program Manager, work Mon-Fri, and document through HMIS, with the team collaborating with community partners to meet participants' needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in social services; degree-qualified applicants may waive experience.
• Lived experience or understanding of the unhoused population.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including initial enrollment, safety support, ongoing needs assessments, budgeting, and information/referral.
• Crisis de-escalation, safety planning, risk assessment, and mandated reporting.
• Employment and benefits assistance, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners.
• Document activity in HMIS and maintain case files; meet with participants as needed.

Skills

Case management

Strong written and oral communication

Bilingual capabilities

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, mental health, human services or related field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Mountain View CWSP - Mountain View, CA 94041Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $32.20 - $32.20 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: SwingJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position:Case Manager, Temporary

Report to: Program Manager

Shift: Mon-Fri

Location:Cold Weather Shelter Program, Mountain View

Employment Type:Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation:$32.20/Hourly

This role is temporary from September 2026 through April 2027

ABOUT HOMEFIRST

Established in 1980, HomeFirst™ is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership – meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs. With nearly 45 years of experience, we view housing as a fundamental human right and understand that solving homelessness requires a collaborative effort.

OUR VALUES

• Kindness: We act with empathy toward others.


• Passion: We ignite change to fulfill our mission.


• Excellence: We deliver exceptional service to our communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Cold Weather Shelter Program offers a safe environment for women and families in Mountain View during the winter season. The Case Manager is committed to ending homelessness via the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction. They demonstrate this commitment through their proactive and creative approach to program interventions and services. They recognize the time sensitivity required to support those in crisis to maintain or secure housing stability and exercise empathy toward those we serve.They apply this same passion in their care and attention for the details, contract compliance, and pursuit of performance benchmarks.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This role reports to the Program Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Services (70%)

• Provide case management services. This may include:
  
  
  
  • Initial enrollment
  
  
  • Security and safety support of participants
  
  
  • Ongoing needs and status assessments
  
  
  • Budgeting
  
  
  • Information and referral
  
  
  • Crisis de-escalation
  
  
  • Safety planning, risk assessment, and mandated reporting
  
  
  • Employment and benefits assistance
  
  
  • Advocacy
  
  
  • Other direct service provision
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with community partners regarding support services for the participants


• Maintain open lines of communication, and provide regular updates to supervisor


• Engage in the consistent application of evidence-based practices


• Maintain professional relations and conduct


• Meet regularly with program participants at a frequency determined by the participant's needs

Documentation (20%)

• Document, via progress notes in HMIS, all case management activity within 3 business days and maintain all other case file paperwork and documentation


• Participate in ongoing analysis of, and program alignment with, industry best practices


• Proactively and consistently improve the quality and effectiveness of program services


• Conduct and document ongoing re‑assessments of the participant's needs and status, to include VI-SPDAT

General (10%)

• Attend all meetings and training relevant to this position


• Assist with office-related tasks as needed


• Assist with other duties assigned

BENEFITS

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Additional wellness options like chiropractic care, mental health support, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.


• 401(k)-retirement plan with generous matching


• Life and disability insurance


• Flexible spending accounts


• Commuter benefits


• Workers’ compensation


• 12 holidays, sick leave, and PTO starting at 15 days annually, increasing with tenure


• 8 hours of civic engagement leave annually to volunteer

ORGANIZATIONAL EQUITY STATEMENT

At HomeFirst, diversity, equity, and inclusion guide our services, workplace, and decisions. Recognizing housing as a social justice issue, we prioritize equitable practices, honor lived experiences and uphold dignity for all. By fostering belonging, accountability, and continuous improvement, we embed DEI values in our processes, recruitment, and leadership, striving for excellence at every level.

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.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS (YOU HAVE)

• Minimum two years’ experience in social services – No experience required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, mental health, human services or related field


• Lived experience OR understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of the unhoused population


• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Desire to work with people of diverse social backgrounds


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• High level of flexibility and ability to prioritize appropriately


• Ability to present oneself and the agency professionally to internal and external audiences


• Ability to work as a member of a team


• Bi‑lingual capabilities a plus

Other:

• Able to perform sedentary work;


• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion;


• Ability to use keyboard and read computer screens for extended periods;


• Able to stand/sit for extended periods, kneel, reach and bend related to the completion of duties;