Case Manager

Description:

This Case Manager will support Permanent Supportive Housing and be based out of Oceanside. This role will be part of an onsite team that provides direct services to include intake, assessment, client advocacy (resources & referrals) and ongoing case management to provide the supports needed to maintain permanent housing and self-sufficiency, while also supporting the mission of Interfaith Community Services.
 

Responsibilities
 

• Provides direct services to clients including outreach, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management. Completes documentation including case notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and any other stats in accordance with contract requirements.
• Offers guidance and support to help clients identify their own strengths, set achievable goals and follows through regularly to support client in becoming self- sufficient.
• Administers supportive services per agency and contract guidelines.
• Links and networks clients with resources within the agency and utilizes other public and private social service agencies as necessary.
• Supports the community; working with clients in various settings, which include but are not limited to, other agency programs, faith centers, and school administrations
• Gathers data for all program reports for the Program Manager
• Familiarly with curriculum/training for Housing First, Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Harm Reduction
• Facilitates and/or coordinates monthly resident meetings, social events, classes (Life Skills, Active Recovery, etc.), to engage clients according to the grants/contracts
• Reads and follows department and agency policies and procedures and participates in all staff meetings and trainings.
   

Requirements

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications
 

• Master’s Degree - Social Work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, or related
• 1+ years of work experience in non-profit and can include internships (i.e., housing, public, social benefit / services, health etc.)
   

Preferred Skills, Experience, & Education
 

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Previously/Currently working with the homeless population