Floating Housing Case Manager - Orange County

Jamboree•Stanton, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The organization is Orange County’s largest nonprofit developer of high-quality affordable housing and services, dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities for thousands of families, seniors, veterans, transitional age youth, and individuals coming from homelessness in California. The Housing Case Manager will oversee programs fostering life skills, coping mechanisms, goal setting, and housing stability for program participants. This role also involves providing linkage and referral services to residents to increase housing stability. It is a dynamic floating role, supporting multiple locations across Orange County.

Requirements

Over 18 years of age.
Experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and mental health challenges.
Familiarity with the Housing First, Harm Reduction and/or Recovery Oriented service models.
Ability to maintain relationships with other consumers/members while maintaining appropriate boundaries as a staff.
Ability to interact in a culturally diverse community.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting and also independently.
Knowledge of independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, being a good neighbor, etc.
Valid California driver’s license and availability of an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

AA degree preferred; or equivalent experience serving homeless individuals.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to address issues and barriers that negatively impact progress toward goals.
Maintain responsibility for tenant rosters that show entry-exits for relevant Jamboree property.
Monitor for warning signs of de-compensation and crisis, and responding accordingly.
Record keeping, documenting and reporting as needed.
Document resident participation in services and track progress of resident goals.
Complete monthly newsletters describing the available social and supportive services offered on-site and off-site, including a calendar reflecting the time and location of such services.
Maintain information regarding the off-site services and programs and provide referrals to such programs when appropriate.
Provide advocacy, onsite case management services and linkage to residents as needed.
Complete intake assessment and orientation with new residents.
Maintain effective relations and coordinate services between community supports, service providers and property management.
Provide a positive atmosphere for the residents and promote community engagement.
Provide daily Adult Education groups/workshops onsite to residents.
Plan and coordinate Health and Wellness events and community building activities yearly.
Input data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) accurately and on a timely basis.
Provide onsite life skills training and reinforcement to residents.
Other duties as assigned.