Lead Case Manager (SSVF) - Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
*Internal Deadline to Apply: 10/28/2024*
Benefits:
- Free Dental and Vision
- 19 Paid Holidays - Including 4 Mental Health Days
- 15 Vacation days and 10 Sick Days Annually
- Retirement Plan with a match
- Paid Training
- 10-year anniversary sabbatical
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Allowance
- Paid Parental Leave benefit
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Affordable Health Insurance, including a free healthcare option for employees
- 50% coverage paid by employer for dependents (vision, dental, health)
- and many more!
Company Overview
For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission*of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive, equitable, and sustainable housing solutions.*
Program Overview
A Pathway to Housing for Homeless Veterans- Insight Housing Roads Home program assists low-income Veteran families experiencing homelessness to attain housing placement and housing stability. The program provides street and venue-based outreach, case management, permanent housing placement, temporary financial assistance, employment assistance, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. The program will work with all participants to develop and carry out action plans that improve their health and wellness.
Position Summary
The Lead Case Manager is responsible for the provision of case management and housing stabilization services to homeless veteran households assisted through the Supportive Service for Veterans Families (SSVF) Program. The Lead Case Manager provides a variety of services to address housing barriers and to increase housing stability, including service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to the VA and other necessary supportive services. The Lead Case Manager provides guidance to the Case Management Team as it pertains to case management techniques, such as Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. The Lead Case Manager supports all new Roads Home pilot programs and special projects. The Lead Case Manager may coordinate or facilitate SSVF trainings as directed by the Program Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct and document initial screening and eligibility determination for all new client referrals.
- Provide training to Case Management staff as needed to ensure program compliance.
- Mentor newly hired case managers for an initial duration of ninety (90) days.
- Maintain a working knowledge of specific programs within the SSVF Program to include: Shallow Subsidy, Returning Home Initiative and Rapid Resolution.
- Assist Case Management team in the completion of agency and VA requirements to include: SSVF University and SOAR Certification.
- Maintain an active case load of approximately 15 traditional SSVF participants and up to 5 pilot program participants, as needed.
- Provide street and venue-based outreach to homeless veterans.
- Provide intensive housing and vocational case management to veterans and their families.
- Conduct home visits.
- Actively involve clients in the design and delivery of supportive services by ensuring they have an active voice in their goal/service plans.
- Collaborate with the Housing Specialist to maintain positive landlord relationships.
- Develop individual budgets and service plans with each veteran client.
- Provide service coordination and linkage including Veteran Services Enrollment, crisis intervention, vocational and employment assistance, general health and dental services, income support and benefits, s bstance abuse treatments, mental health services and consumer and family involvement.
- Conduct weekly meetings with participants to identify short and long-term goals, money management, and employment education issues.
- Assist participants in retaining housing and maximize their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkage and referral to appropriate community services and resources.
- Maintain and secure comprehensive case files and prepare and submit all programmatic reports as required.
- Provide information and recommendations to the Program Manager regarding program evaluation and modification to better meet resident needs, community needs, funding requirements and Insight Housings mission.
- Co-facilitate case conferencing with Program Manager and Housing Services Manager.
- Co-facilitate housing clinics, groups and other Housing Case Management Team (HCMT) activities.
- Oversee and coordinate SSVF client intake process and initial assessment, create and maintain new client files electronically.
- Maintain HMIS database records, including client intakes, program entry and program exit.
- Ensure that all data is entered into HMIS within 24 hours of service delivery.
- Participate in department staff meetings and case conferences.
- Drive your own or agency vehicle to the field and to other program sites, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment consistent with agencys health and safety practices.
- Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Complete and submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work within the framework of Insight Housings Code of Conduct.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- High school required. Bachelors degree in Social Services or related field a plus.
- Ability to complete CPR/First Aid Training.
- 2 years experience providing direct support services to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse or other social issues, required. Translatable military experience, relevant internship and volunteer experience, or administrative experience will be considered. Prior Customer service, mentorship, administrative, extensive documentation, or experience providing life training skills or eligibility advisement in military will be considered.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and excellence in teamwork.
- Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS). Experience with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) a plus.
- Commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Understanding of and sensitivity to issues related to homeless, low income, mentally disabled, and chemically dependent persons.
- Lived or Veterans experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to interact in a supportive and professional manner with staff and clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to provide good customer service. Communicate effectively and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude. Ability to work well under high pressure.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance at all times.
Special Requirements
This posit
Benefits:
- Free Dental and Vision
- 19 Paid Holidays - Including 4 Mental Health Days
- 15 Vacation days and 10 Sick Days Annually
- Retirement Plan with a match
- Paid Training
- 10-year anniversary sabbatical
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Allowance
- Paid Parental Leave benefit
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Affordable Health Insurance, including a free healthcare option for employees
- 50% coverage paid by employer for dependents (vision, dental, health)
- and many more!
Company Overview
For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission*of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive, equitable, and sustainable housing solutions.*
Program Overview
A Pathway to Housing for Homeless Veterans- Insight Housing Roads Home program assists low-income Veteran families experiencing homelessness to attain housing placement and housing stability. The program provides street and venue-based outreach, case management, permanent housing placement, temporary financial assistance, employment assistance, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. The program will work with all participants to develop and carry out action plans that improve their health and wellness.
Position Summary
The Lead Case Manager is responsible for the provision of case management and housing stabilization services to homeless veteran households assisted through the Supportive Service for Veterans Families (SSVF) Program. The Lead Case Manager provides a variety of services to address housing barriers and to increase housing stability, including service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to the VA and other necessary supportive services. The Lead Case Manager provides guidance to the Case Management Team as it pertains to case management techniques, such as Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. The Lead Case Manager supports all new Roads Home pilot programs and special projects. The Lead Case Manager may coordinate or facilitate SSVF trainings as directed by the Program Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct and document initial screening and eligibility determination for all new client referrals.
- Provide training to Case Management staff as needed to ensure program compliance.
- Mentor newly hired case managers for an initial duration of ninety (90) days.
- Maintain a working knowledge of specific programs within the SSVF Program to include: Shallow Subsidy, Returning Home Initiative and Rapid Resolution.
- Assist Case Management team in the completion of agency and VA requirements to include: SSVF University and SOAR Certification.
- Maintain an active case load of approximately 15 traditional SSVF participants and up to 5 pilot program participants, as needed.
- Provide street and venue-based outreach to homeless veterans.
- Provide intensive housing and vocational case management to veterans and their families.
- Conduct home visits.
- Actively involve clients in the design and delivery of supportive services by ensuring they have an active voice in their goal/service plans.
- Collaborate with the Housing Specialist to maintain positive landlord relationships.
- Develop individual budgets and service plans with each veteran client.
- Provide service coordination and linkage including Veteran Services Enrollment, crisis intervention, vocational and employment assistance, general health and dental services, income support and benefits, s bstance abuse treatments, mental health services and consumer and family involvement.
- Conduct weekly meetings with participants to identify short and long-term goals, money management, and employment education issues.
- Assist participants in retaining housing and maximize their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkage and referral to appropriate community services and resources.
- Maintain and secure comprehensive case files and prepare and submit all programmatic reports as required.
- Provide information and recommendations to the Program Manager regarding program evaluation and modification to better meet resident needs, community needs, funding requirements and Insight Housings mission.
- Co-facilitate case conferencing with Program Manager and Housing Services Manager.
- Co-facilitate housing clinics, groups and other Housing Case Management Team (HCMT) activities.
- Oversee and coordinate SSVF client intake process and initial assessment, create and maintain new client files electronically.
- Maintain HMIS database records, including client intakes, program entry and program exit.
- Ensure that all data is entered into HMIS within 24 hours of service delivery.
- Participate in department staff meetings and case conferences.
- Drive your own or agency vehicle to the field and to other program sites, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment consistent with agencys health and safety practices.
- Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Complete and submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work within the framework of Insight Housings Code of Conduct.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- High school required. Bachelors degree in Social Services or related field a plus.
- Ability to complete CPR/First Aid Training.
- 2 years experience providing direct support services to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse or other social issues, required. Translatable military experience, relevant internship and volunteer experience, or administrative experience will be considered. Prior Customer service, mentorship, administrative, extensive documentation, or experience providing life training skills or eligibility advisement in military will be considered.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and excellence in teamwork.
- Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS). Experience with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) a plus.
- Commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Understanding of and sensitivity to issues related to homeless, low income, mentally disabled, and chemically dependent persons.
- Lived or Veterans experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to interact in a supportive and professional manner with staff and clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to provide good customer service. Communicate effectively and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude. Ability to work well under high pressure.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance at all times.
Special Requirements
This posit
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