Spanish-Speaking Case Manager, Homelessness Prevention at Focused

Pasadena, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Spanish Fluency, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Housing Counseling, Financial Management, Advocacy, Community Building, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Legal Mediation, Client Support, Program Development, Documentation, Housing Stabilization, Self-Starter

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of families facing homelessness? Are you searching for not just a job, but a calling? Door of Hope, a Christian, faith-based nonprofit that empowers families facing homelessness to transform their lives, is hiring a Case Manager to be part of our life-changing work. As a Case Manager you will work with families in our Homelessness Prevention Program. You will empower families to retain housing, overcoming the practical, tangible challenges they face in their daily lives, such as gaining employment/sustainable income, growing savings, planning for the future by pursuing education, and eliminating legal and financial hardships. You will build a culture that includes safety and security for families, creating a positive environment that fosters healing for the whole family unit. You will support and encourage families as they pursue their goals through providing case planning, advocacy, and by sharing local resources. Schedule: 40 hours/week; select from a menu of scheduling options: Regular Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, M-Th in office, F work from home, core business hours (generally 9am – 5:30pm) 4/40: 4 10 hours/day in office M-TH, 2 evening shifts/week, all Fridays off 9/80: 4 9 hours/day in office M-TH, 2 evening shifts/week, Fridays alternate between day off and 8 hours work from home Responsibilities Meet with families to create individualized case management plans guided by trauma-informed care principles and motivational interviewing (MI); track goals and progress by conducting case management meetings Assess families for homelessness risk by conducting intakes and providing housing counseling and search assistance, financial management training, landlord-tenant mediation, paraprofessional counseling, and direct financial assistance to the landlord to ensure housing stability Support the Homelessness Prevention Director in implementation and development of program guidelines Build and maintain strong relationships with different agencies regarding the needs and services of families (i.e., housing rights, homelessness prevention, employment, legal, DPSS, mental health) Provide housing stabilization services to ensure that families maintain housing, including collaborating with other service providers, and following through on referrals for other needed services Advocate for families at court appointments, government agencies, schools, and supportive service agencies as needed Spearhead quarterly community-building events for families Coordinate between Apricot system and HMIS to document and keep all client activities up to date Perform housing inspections Perform any other task necessary to support the mission of Door of Hope Requirements Qualifications BA in social work or related field or 2-years of equivalent social services experience Must be able to provide case management fluently in Spanish 1 year experience in case management strongly preferred Knowledge of homeless services and resources preferred Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will work with families in the Homelessness Prevention Program to create individualized case management plans and provide support to help families retain housing. Responsibilities include assessing homelessness risk, advocating for families, and coordinating with various agencies to ensure access to necessary services.