Shelter Network, the principal provider of transitional and emergency housing for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County is looking to fill the following position. We offer a diverse, fun and relaxed work environment. If you have a sincere desire to make a difference in your community, Shelter Network is right for you.
TITLE: HPRP Case Manager (2 positions available)
SUPERVISOR: Housing First Program Director
LOCATION: Vendome Hotel/Daly City Community Services Center
HOURS: Full-Time, hours vary according to shift
STATUS: Independent Contractor (Contractors will be issued a 1099)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Minimum two years experience in serving homeless families and/or individuals in crisis. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with other agencies and a familiarity with issues of substance abuse and domestic violence. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Understanding of the issues faced by low-income populations. Spanish-speaking helpful. Automobile, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Responsibilities: The Case Manager will work with those at-risk of homelessness and homeless and families and individuals. The Case Manager will conduct assessments, verify and document eligibility, and provide interventions as needed. The Case Manager will interface with agency partners and landlords to help HPRP applicant and clients prevent or overcome homelessness. The Case Manager will provide the full range of case management services to families once in permanent housing, with the goal of sustaining self sufficiency and permanent housing.
Duties:
1. Homeless Prevention: Work with diverse referral agencies as well as self referred applicants. Assess eligibility and document need for homelessness prevention. Communicate with landlords and mediate conflicts. Maintain records of assistance provided.
2. Rapid Rehousing: Conduct assessments; verify eligibility, housing status and income. Present eligible applicants to Program Director to approve applicants. Assist clients with housing search. Build and maintain a list of landlords willing to rent to Shelter Network clients.
3. Case Management: Provide case management services to individuals participating in the HPRP housing programs. Conduct intakes, assessments, and weekly appointments to assist participants in meeting their goals. Provide crisis intervention and information and referrals as needed;. Keep case files up-to-date, thorough, and accurate.
4. Program Development: Assist Program Director in planning and implementing, client workshops, agency presentations and special events. Help enforce rules of the program. Participate in program development, both within the program and agency-wide.
5. Meetings: Meet monthly with program staff to coordinate delivery of services; meet twice monthly with Program Director for supervision. Participate in meetings with other community agencies. Fill other reasonable requests as made by supervisor, including assistance across program lines.
6. Others: Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Other duties as assigned.
Shelter Network is an equal opportunity employer.
If interested, please send your resume via email to jobs@shelternetwork.org. Please list the title of the position (HPRP Case Manager (Independent Contractor)) in the subject line of the email. Please copy and paste your cover letter and resume in the body of the email.
NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Location: Daly City + San Mateo County
- Compensation: $17 - $21 per Hour, Independent Contractor NO BENEFITS
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