The SF HOME HSP Case Manager provides supportive and case management services for a caseload of 1822 homeless CalWorks families in order to help them obtain and maintain permanent housing and stability. These services include housing search services crisis intervention collaboration with community services and referrals as needed in regard to housing stability and other services. The SF HOMEHSP Case Manager conducts home visits and field visits in the community.
Salary: $25.76$28.59
Location: Onsite 5 days a week
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Caseload portfolio assignment up to 1822 clients
- Provide case management services to families enrolled in the SF HOME Program that includes a minimum of two in person contacts per month; one being a homebased contact. Services provided include but are not limited to housing search assistance crisis intervention community and support services information and referral family budget assistance job enhancement and support and landlord advocacy.
- Provide ongoing support services by developing and monitoring an individualized case plan for each family with appropriate goals objectives and time lines.
- Provide practical support education and assistance to tenants in addressing immediate needs related to achieving stability and life management skills with a minimum of monthly client contact.
- Act as a positive support liaison between landlords and program participants to ensure housing stability
- Maintain continuity of services by coordinating new and existing outside service providers.
- Assist families to access appropriate resources and take appropriate actions relative to vocational training job development/placement housing maintenance income improvement and childcare.
- Maintain an open relationship with relevant family service providers involved with aftercare families.
- Participate in related program organization and community meetings as assigned.
- Maintain accurate current and complete client files and complete all required data collection forms and reports. Maintain appropriate records for monthly reports.
- Computer data entry into CARES One System and Launch Pad.
- Participate in staff meetings client peer reviews inservices and other training as required.
- Work in collaboration with other team members and Program Director in the design and implementation of program operations and policies.
- Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- BA degree and one year of experience preferred or AA degree and three years related experience.
- Previous experience locating and maintaining affordable family housing.
- Experience working with families in crisis.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Strong coordination skills.
- Knowledge of community resources for families transitioning from homelessness.
- Strong knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues and treatment models.
- Ability to assess emergency situations and react accordingly by accessing appropriate medical/social systems.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
- Ability to speak Spanish or Cantonese preferred.
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements for people working with children.
- Knowledge of issues facing homeless families.
- Must be able to read and write English
- Must be able to drive and have access to reliable vehicle to be used for home visits (mileage and cell phone stipend paid by agency).
- Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.
- Ability to prioritize tasks with strong organizational skill.
- Ability to design systems and processes to track data and monitor progress.
- Achievement oriented
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Clientcentered
- Organizational awareness
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in crosscultural situations.
Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:
Fingerprints: Required
TB Screening
Negative Tuberculosis Test: N/A
First Aid
Certificate: N/A
COVID19
Proof of Vaccination: Required
Council on Accreditation (COA) roles
Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.
Serves on a quarterly case record review committee for Performance and Quality Improvement
Serves on department or program Performance and Quality Improvement PQI Committee responsible for monitoring goals and reporting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent bending standing stooping kneeling reaching twisting and walking.
- Frequent lifting pushing and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
- Driving is required for this position.
If driving a car is required for the position incumbent must have a valid California drivers license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- May need to enter private residences during the course of client home finding/housing search.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Noise level in work environment is usually moderate.
- May include contact with clients with mental health issues who demonstrate behaviors such as use of profanity shouting running away selfharm and violence.
- The worker is occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees clients and visitors.
- The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
- The worker is subject to noise: Noise level in work environment can be moderate to excessive.
- Occasional need to interact with clients that may be expressing anger both appropriately and inappropriately and to manage the client environment in a way that will avoid further escalation of any inappropriate behavior
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity legal domicile status veteran status disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
Manager