Job description
SECTION I: JOB PURPOSE
Work with health plan members to introduce Community Supports Services and complete the Opt-in process for CS Services.
SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities:
- Assess program members at program entry to jointly develop a strengths-based, goal-driven action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency in the future.
- Identify members' strengths and barriers to stability to help ensure proper housing and resource options.
- Provide comprehensive case management support to program participants and ensure services are individualized, culturally competent, family-focused, goal-driven, strengths-based, and appropriate.
- Match program members to appropriate housing and resource options, always taking their needs and ability to generate income into account.
- Build relationships with program members to learn their needs, goals, strengths, and barriers to maintaining stable housing; keep the channels of communication open, and be proactive about problem-solving.
- Maintain records and notes for each member, track and report members' outcomes in excel worksheet and organization database, and provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the supervisor.
- Conducts comprehensive screening ad assessments with individuals members or families to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate to help them locate and maintain housing and break the cycle of homelessness.
- Build a feasible, sustainable Individualized Housing Support Plan based on the Community Support Assessment that addresses barriers and includes measurable goals.
- Prepare program members for eventual self-sufficiency:Assess barriers the member faces
Build connections with potential employers and training programs.
Prepare members for job interviews; assist with building a resume.
Teach members budgeting and financial literacy skills.
Ensure members possess basic life and home care skills; provide training, if and when needed.
- Identify and provide outreach to landlords and community organizations to educate them about Community Supports and related services:Locate suitable Community Supports resources and housing options.
Build relationships and connections with landlords, social workers, case managers, administrators
Serve as a landlord liaison to help mitigate any issues that arise with tenants.
Work with tenants and landlords to solve issues and prevent eviction.
- Conduct visits in members homes once housed to ensure compliance with the lease, rules, regulations, and program agreements.
- Conduct in-person visits at members community location to ensure compliance with set Community Supports goals.
- Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals
- Attend team meetings and training
SECTION III: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Associates Degree level or equivalent (In social services related discipline)
- Or a combination of education and relevant experience (1 year total)
- Wide and deep knowledge of Microsoft and Google
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire staff
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to add value to any project/initiative
- Has track record of introducing innovative ideas and solutions into business
- Strong financial management and planning skills
- Capability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with uncooperative members and families.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English language.
- Active listening skills
- Demonstrable skills in advocacy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lemon Grove, CA 91945: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation and active CA Auto insurance?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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