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Case Manager – Safe Parking Program

Case Manager – Safe Parking Program

40 hours per week/full-time, non-exempt Case Manager position for the nationally-recognized best-practice program. Program provides overnight safe parking shelter for individuals and families who live in their vehicles; and case management and rapid re-housing assistance to help the homeless return to living in traditional and permanent housing.

Responsibilities and tasks include a wide range of case management activities working with the homeless population – primarily with adults – including shared oversight and management of the internally renowned Safe Parking Program and its lot monitoring activities; rapid rehousing case management tasks helping the homeless secure housing and look for available housing/rental units, coordinating housing with landlords, connecting the homeless with employment, community resources and government and health benefits, and developing case plans with clients in order to help them stabilize and resume healthy functioning; coordinating with and participating in coordinated entry rapid rehousing activities; resume preparation, job coaching and connection to employment opportunities; food distribution and connection to resources during street outreach activities; collection of data and shared responsibility for tracking outcomes and program performance measures; community advocacy and participation in collaborative task force activities; presenting and providing information to community members and organizations about the program; working with the media; and coordinating with inter-agency programs and activities.

Expected Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field preferred; and a minimum 1 year case management experience or related professional licensure or certification i.e.; LCSW, MFT, CADAC, LVN, LPT, etc.;
  • Knowledge of HMIS and Housing First model preferred but not required;
  • Experience with homeless, vulnerable and/or diverse population and the knowledge surrounding poverty and social factors involved;
  • Ability to understand the needs of formerly homeless people with disabilities and to develop collaborative goals towards greater self-sufficiency and independence in the greater community;
  • Respond to all persons in a calm, supportive and professional manner;
  • Knowledgeable of the dynamics of chemical dependency, mental disorders and the effects of homelessness;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills; and
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, computer literacy and willingness to learn other applications.
  • Must have own working transportation with liability insurance to conduct job-related travel.
  • Must satisfactorily pass the company’s background, DMV and reference check.
  • Must meet insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive.
  • Bi-lingual a plus but not required.

Work hours are Monday – Friday, 9-5 although there will be some nighttime and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events and/or to manage any off-hour client crises that may arise.

Starting salary range is $25.00 – $28.00 per hour (DOE) with medical and dental benefits provided, 403b participation and match, as well as generous paid time off. Position begins asap. This is not a remote position.

Send resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to hr@nullsbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy (as those terms are defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act — Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.