Youth Housing & Independence Case Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 42,705 - 47,045

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Unity Care Group in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Case Manager to assist system-involved youth in identifying independent-living housing and navigating the documentation and data-entry requirements to secure housing subsidies and leases. You will work with the referral team, government staff, and landlords to help clients live independently in stable housing.

The role emphasizes developing client action plans, negotiating lease options, and conducting unit inspections while ensuring rent is

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related field plus 2 years' experience working with system-involved youth in a social services setting.
Ability to engage verbally and in writing with system-involved youth, government staff, and property owners/landlords
Good working knowledge of the greater San Francisco area
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills (Outlook & Word)
Commitment to serving those in need
Excellent problem-solving ability
High degree of initiative
Genuine team player
Ability to work with a culturally diverse staff and client base
Experience working with system-involved youth preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clients with completing necessary documentation for program compliance and to fulfill UC contract obligations.
Assist clients in locating appropriate and affordable housing.
Advise and direct clients in the development and implementation of an action plan to secure housing.
Complete regular client check-ins and act as mentor to clients in efforts to help them achieve and maintain permanent stable housing and other housing needs.
Discover and maintain good working knowledge of available housing in the community.
Initiate and maintain communication with case managers in supporting client’s success in sustaining housing.
Develop and maintain landlord relationships and serve as a liaison and work closely with the utility companies to achieve stable housing for clients.
Coordinate transportation to clients, as necessary, in accordance with program allowances; will not transport clients in own vehicle.
Conduct housing quality inspections of properties and ensure all units pass rent reasonableness as defined by HUD.
Maintain professional boundaries and model appropriate behavior.
Enter required information in client database accurately and in a timely fashion.
Maintain accurate case notes, client data and other records according to agency, funder, and professional standards.
Assist in tracking client outcomes and service trends in order to promote on-going evaluation and improvement of services.
Market housing program to landlords, develop marketing materials for recruitment of landlords, and build positive relationships with them.
Advocate for clients in unsafe or neglected properties.
Attend and participate in regular supervision meetings, team meetings, and staff meetings.
Attend specified external meetings as an UC representative.
Other duties as assigned.