Case Manager - Homeless Guest Services

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission • Santa Barbara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Homeless Guests Services Case Manager will develop and facilitate individualized case management services to reduce shelter stays and connect guests with other supportive services. This position contributes to the stabilization and transformation of our homeless guests. In the end, you will walk alongside individuals as they rebuild their lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc., OR equivalent social work/client-facing experience required
• Administrative competencies to handle homeless program logistics
• Displaying leadership and compassion to our guests
• Personable, amiable, and adaptable in a team environment
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills, a high level of organization, record keeping, and the desire to proactively seek out and initiate tasks
• Attend department meetings or check in meetings with the Director of Homeless Guest Services
• Experience working with people without homes

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized case management to shelter guests.
• Develop a clearly written case management plan for services and objectives for assigned caseload
• Meet with guests regularly
• Maintain accurate data in computer databases and logs
• Build trust and rapport with guests
• Provide appropriate referrals
• Assist guests with transportation needs
• Track guest progress and provide updates and report to HGS team and other SBRM staff
• Utilize a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma informed care
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed
• Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients
• Work in collaboration with other agency and program staff to coordinate services
• Participate in evaluation and trainings to better respond to client/community needs
• Intake assessments and evaluations.
• Providing emergency and special service related to legal, medical or mental health issues.
• Establishing program goals and priorities.
• Conducting scheduled case management meetings with guests.
• Referring residents to essential services such as housing, county benefits, education etc.
• Coordinating plan implementations with other staff.
• Be a contributing member of the Homeless Guest Services team.
• Meet with Homeless Guest Services team to discuss operations and guests
• Keep team apprised of guest issues and concerns
• Maintain good rapport with Men’s staff and security personnel with a willingness to work together to solve difficult problems
• Act as a responsible party, alongside SBRM Men’s Staff or security personnel, for any problems, emergencies, or disputes that can arise while guests are on SBRM property
• Support the Emergency Shelter Team as needed
• Assist with piloting new Homeless Guest Services initiatives and programs

Benefits

• $24.00-$27.00 (depending on experience)
• Company sponsored retirement plan with a 4% match
• 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and paid sick time
• Employer sponsored health benefits (100% of employee premium and 40% of dependent premiums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees