Case Manager II Domestic Violence Temp 3 Months

Job description

Job Description

n** Job Summary **

nThe Case Manager serves as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The Case Manager will provide case management to homeless families experiencing domestic violence including service linkage and housing support.

n** _Essential Duties & Responsibilities _**

nThe Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:

nnIn conjunction with the Program Manager and LAHSA’s DV Unit case management staff, evaluate families for permanent housing.

nBe responsible for a caseload of up to 20 families. Establish a case management and safety plan for each family; develop housing retention plans to address short-term and long-term housing goals.

nAssists with identifying internal and external resources to assist with multiple stressors as they relate to homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse issues, etc.

nProvide housing stabilization services, which may include topics like money management, life skills, accessing transportation, understanding their lease, self-advocacy and other topics based on their needs.

nProvides interagency and intra-agency consultation, communication, coordination, and referrals.

nEstablish and cultivate relationships with landlords and other housing providers to build a portfolio of housing options for participants.

nIn conjunction with the housing specialist, assist families with the identification of appropriate housing and with lease up including negotiation of rental agreement with landlord. On an ongoing basis, act as advocate with landlord as needed.

nEnter data in required databases, compile and submit reports that track client status and support services provided.

n nOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

nnQualifications:

Qualifications

n** Qualifications **

nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:

nnThe ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. Must have excellent administrative and organizational skills.

nKnowledge of case management principles and intervention techniques specific to homeless populations or other under-served groups.

nKnowledge of housing market/housing programs is desirable.

nThe position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings.

nBi-lingual Spanish/English desirable.

n nExperience:

nn1+ years of experience providing case management services/advocacy with homeless and low-income families and/or families experiencing domestic violence. ** __**

nDemonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed crisis intervention, violence dynamics, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, stalking, child abuse/neglect, stalking, and elder abuse intervention, experience in Crisis Counseling.

nAbility to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partnering agencies.

n nEducation:

nnBachelor degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.

n nDirect Reports:

nnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

n nComputer Skills:

nnProficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.

n nCertificates, Licenses and Registrations:

nnNone

n nTravel Requirements:

nnAccess to reliable transportation.

nTravel to client homes and SJC sites when needed.

n nWork Environment:

nThe 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

nPhysical Demands:

nThe 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

nEEO:

nSJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics or status as a veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

nAdditional Information

nStatus: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

nEmployment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

nFor consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected status under state or federal law

nAll applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

nSt. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

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Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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