FAITH-BASED CASE MANAGER - PIRM

NHA•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Faith-Based Case Manager provides holistic, client-centered case management services to justice-involved individuals, integrating faith-based support with evidence-based practices. This position serves as a mentor, advocate, and support system, helping individuals navigate reentry by addressing their spiritual, emotional, and practical needs. The Faith-Based Case Manager empowers clients to achieve stability, recovery, and successful reintegration into the community by connecting them to resources, encouraging personal growth, and supporting their faith journey when requested by the client.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to work with the incarcerated population and correctional staff
Ability to exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with mental health issues.
Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization primarily in English.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables, in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract two digit numbers, to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
A valid California driver's license.
Current valid California automobile insurance.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Must obtain a TB upon hire and maintain every 2 to 4 years depending on County contract compliance requirements.
A Valid Driver’s License with current California automobile insurance
A Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
On occasion may require transportation of clients in personal vehicle.
Must pass Sheriff’s background clearance

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (2) year of experience working with justice-involved, behavioral health, or underserved populations preferred
Experience in faith-based or community outreach settings highly desirable
For clergy or faith leaders: Formal biblical or theological training preferred (e.g., Bible college, seminary education, ministry leadership training, or equivalent pastoral experience)
Knowledge of scripture, discipleship, and spiritual counseling principles strongly desired
Peer Support Certification (must obtain within the probation period)
Bilingual preferred.
Bilingual candidates will be required to pass a bilingual competency test prior to their hire date.

Responsibilities

Provide faith-based mentorship, encouragement, and support to justice-involved individuals during pre-release and post-release stages of reentry.
Build positive relationships with participants and assist them in establishing personal, spiritual, and reentry goals that support successful community integration.
Connect participants to community and faith-based resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, food assistance, clothing, churches, discipleship programs, and spiritual mentorship opportunities.
Assist participants in identifying and overcoming barriers to successful reentry by promoting self-sufficiency, resilience, and healthy support networks.
Facilitate or co-facilitate faith-based groups, Bible studies, life-skills workshops, mentoring activities, and other reentry-focused programming.
Encourage personal accountability, character development, healthy decision-making, and positive lifestyle changes through faith-based principles and coaching.
Coordinate services and collaborate with correctional staff, community organizations, churches, volunteer mentors, and other partners to support participant success.
Provide transportation assistance and accompany participants to approved appointments, community activities, faith-based events, and other program-related services as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, referrals, services provided, and progress toward goals.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating integrity, professionalism, respect, and servant leadership.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all agency policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
Participate in staff meetings, training, outreach activities, and professional development opportunities.
Support the development and maintenance of faith-based partnerships that enhance services for justice-involved individuals and their families.
Uphold program safety policies and maintain positive working relationships with participants, correctional personnel, community partners, volunteers, and agency staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.