Case Manager, Safe Parking Program - Part-Time (Vista)

$44,720 - $46,509/Yr

Jewish Family Service Of San Diego - Vista, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Vista, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Case Manager for the Safe Parking Program at Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a part-time role focused on supporting families and individuals living in their cars. The primary goal is to assist participants in achieving long-term housing stability through advocacy, resource navigation, and individualized service plans. This position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves conducting intakes, assessments, and maintaining client records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments for new participants within 3 days of program enrollment
• Develop service plans with a focus on financial stability and re-housing
• Provide individualized resources and referrals to community programs to increase access to supportive services
• Provide regular and ongoing follow-up with clients on caseload
• Work collaboratively with other service providers to ensure comprehensive services for program participants
• Maintain up-to-date client records in client management systems
• Complete all required program statistic reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Assist in oversight of interns during program operations
• Meet for supervision bi-weekly
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least one-year experience in a similar role working with housing/homelessness case management services, self-sufficiency services, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Excellent communication and desire to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of local social services/community resources
• Comfort in using a computerized client management system
• Experience working with persons in crisis, implementing brief interventions and researching for resources that address the impacts of poverty
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular evening hours and weekends
• Comfort working in an environment where multiple languages are spoken
• Sensitivity to cultural differences present in the organizations/programs service population
• Ability to show an unconditional positive regard for clients who turn to the Safe Parking Lot Program for support

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Previous use of HMIS system is preferred
• Previous training in Motivational Interviewing is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year