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Amigos de Guadalupe

Bringing Families Home - Case Manager at Amigos de Guadalupe San Jose, CA

Amigos de Guadalupe, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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TITLE : BFH Case Manager REPORTS TO : Program Manager CLASSIFICATION : Full-time/Non-exempt LOCATION : San Jose, CA; on-site Amigos de Guadalupe’s Mission Amigos de Guadalupe fulfills its mission by focusing on four strategies: Expansive Outreach (Alcance Comunitario), Trusted Information & Referral (Amigos de Confianza), Ta Comunidad Fortalecida) and Case Management (Compañerismo). The Housing Case Manager will be mostly focused on comunidad fortalecida and compañerismo.

Founded on the principles of justice and advocacy, Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment partners with the Si Se Puede Collective and local agencies to make social services more accessible to the Mayfair Community; to strengthen individuals and the community through education; and to address social inequities by creating strong leaders through community organizing.

Overview of Position Reporting to the Program Manager, the Case Manager will evaluate and determine homelessness vulnerability of families in Santa Clara County, receive intake paperwork and complete eligibility assessments in preparation for program enrollment. The Case Manager will be a liaison between client and the Program Manager by evaluating, interpreting and determining the needs of clients using effective listening and independent judgment. The Case Manager will perform a variety of clerical operational functions in support of the housing program. Role requires commitment to daily timelines, accurate data entry and record keeping, attention to detail as well as skill to respond effectively and tactfully to inquiries from clients. The case manager actively models and communicates the mission and vision and supports a culture of empowerment, team building, and open communication.

Key Responsibilities

Determine eligibility through intake documentation

Complete assessments and/or application to the appropriate program

Accurately record time spent on assigned tasks

Maintain client files and electronic records in HMIS

Maintain compliance of Destination: Home grant requirements

Return calls and follow up with current clients on scheduled basis

Establishes and maintains effective communication with clients, team members and others as appropriate as well as consults with other staff regarding client referrals to appropriate housing resources and supportive services.

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and assertiveness in implementing housing program

Develops a comprehensive client-driven case plan with both short-term and long-term goals identified

Completes a timeline and measures for each goal

Monitors progress towards goals in regularly scheduled sessions

Creates, evaluates and adjusts individual case plans as needed

Empowers clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting

Refers clients to appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals

Maintains client files to include conversations, warnings, progress towards goals and documentation of any incidents

Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports

Effective communication skills

Manage a number of projects and issues simultaneously

Prioritize and organize information

Work effectively under pressure

Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Demonstrate success with extensive public contact with individuals, small groups and large groups

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability

Perform with tact, patience and sensitivity

Participate in agency initiatives, special events and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish & English is required

BA degree recommended

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability and age.

Must pass a background check

Knowledge

Of social issues impacting East San Jose residents

Physical Demands To perform essential functions for the role, you should be able to:

Talk, hear and communicate with both adults and children

Use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls

Walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $30.00

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time off

Paid Holidays and Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Amigos de Guadalupe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under California law.

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