Spanish-Speaking Case Manager, Homelessness Prevention

Door of Hope•Pasadena, CA

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of families facing homelessness? Are you searching for not just a job, but a calling? Door of Hope, a Christian, faith-based nonprofit that empowers families facing homelessness to transform their lives, is hiring a Case Manager to be part of our life-changing work. As a Case Manager you will work with families in our Homelessness Prevention Program. You will empower families to retain housing, overcoming the practical, tangible challenges they face in their daily lives, such as gaining employment/sustainable income, growing savings, planning for the future by pursuing education, and eliminating legal and financial hardships. You will build a culture that includes safety and security for families, creating a positive environment that fosters healing for the whole family unit. You will support and encourage families as they pursue their goals through providing case planning, advocacy, and by sharing local resources. Schedule: 40 hours/week; select from a menu of scheduling options: Regular Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, M-Th in office, F work from home, core business hours (generally 9am – 5:30pm) 4/40: 4 10 hours/day in office M-TH, 2 evening shifts/week, all Fridays off 9/80: 4 9 hours/day in office M-TH, 2 evening shifts/week, Fridays alternate between day off and 8 hours work from home

Requirements

BA in social work or related field or 2-years of equivalent social services experience
Must be able to provide case management fluently in Spanish
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in case management strongly preferred
Knowledge of homeless services and resources preferred

Responsibilities

Meet with families to create individualized case management plans guided by trauma-informed care principles and motivational interviewing (MI); track goals and progress by conducting case management meetings
Assess families for homelessness risk by conducting intakes and providing housing counseling and search assistance, financial management training, landlord-tenant mediation, paraprofessional counseling, and direct financial assistance to the landlord to ensure housing stability
Support the Homelessness Prevention Director in implementation and development of program guidelines
Build and maintain strong relationships with different agencies regarding the needs and services of families (i.e., housing rights, homelessness prevention, employment, legal, DPSS, mental health)
Provide housing stabilization services to ensure that families maintain housing, including collaborating with other service providers, and following through on referrals for other needed services
Advocate for families at court appointments, government agencies, schools, and supportive service agencies as needed
Spearhead quarterly community-building events for families
Coordinate between Apricot system and HMIS to document and keep all client activities up to date
Perform housing inspections
Perform any other task necessary to support the mission of Door of Hope