Housing Case Manager

Jamboree•Stanton, CA

39d•$23

About The Position

We're looking for dedicated team members to join Orange County's largest nonprofit developer of high quality affordable housing and services. Join us in our mission to transform lives and strengthen communities for thousands of families, seniors, veterans, transitional age youth, and individuals coming from homelessness in California. The Supportive Services Coordinator will oversee programs fostering life skills, coping mechanisms, goal setting, and housing stability to program participants at multiple property locations. Also provide linkage and referral services to residents to increase housing stability.

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.
AA degree preferred; or equivalent experience serving homeless individuals.
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.
This is a floating position that will support multiple property locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for business-related travel.
Job includes some evening and weekend hours and travel throughout California.

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.