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LifeMoves

Case Manager

LifeMoves, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Description LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

Position Purpose LifeMoves | Julian Street Inn (JSI) provides interim supportive housing in San Jose to 85 individuals. During their stay, clients participate in holistic services tailored to each household’s unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability. The team supports clients with employment, housing, benefits, physical and behavioral health through case management, workshops, and connection to specialized resources. The Julian Street Inn Case Manager plays a key role in supporting people moving toward safe, stable housing and greater self-sufficiency. This position provides case management services, life skills support, and resource connections. They work in partnership with clients to set goals, celebrate progress, and overcome challenges. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, this position builds trust and respect, making sure clients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey.

Essential Job Responsibilities Client Support and Case Management

Develop, implement, and revise individual case plans with housing/employment/benefit/health and well being tasks based on client strengths and goals.

Support clients with tasks including but not limited to housing searches, employment preparation, benefits access, life skills development, build resumes, cover letters, and navigate employment and housing resources.

Support clients with enrollment into benefit programs including but not limited to General Assistance, CalFresh, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.

Coordinate with health care access to understand and support client physical and behavioral health needs. Assist clients by scheduling medical appointments, arranging transportation, and accompany them to appointments as needed.

Facilitate client-centered groups, workshops, or education sessions to build skills and confidence.

Resource Connection and Community Collaboration

Serve as a liaison between LifeMoves and community partners by building strong relationships, connecting clients to needed resources and services, and educating the community on client needs and trauma-informed care.

Coordinate with relevant public partners, for example probation officers, Veterans Affairs, Adult Protective Services (APS), Child Protective Services (CPS) and city, state, and federal agencies, to support client needs and program goals.

Client Advocacy, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution

Serve as a liaison between clients and landlords, employers, or agencies to support successful outcomes. Provide mediation and conflict resolution support as needed.

Advocate for client rights and reduce stigma around homelessness and mental health challenges. Advocate for clients' needs and strengths when working with partners, landlords, employers, and other agencies.

Data Tracking and Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, case notes, reports, and program data in line with agency standards and confidentiality laws utilizing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the LifeMoves internal client management system.

Track client progress, program outcomes, housing placements, employment and learning successes, and community partnerships.

Crisis Management and Safety

Provide crisis intervention and make referrals to appropriate services when needed.

General Agency Responsibilities

Participate in weekly case conferences, monthly trainings, and regular supervision to strengthen skills.

Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying what you learn to your daily work.

Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and maintain best practices.

Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed or as schedule describes.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the program, department, and organization.

Operations and Site Responsibilities

Participate in site maintenance tasks including but not limited to inspections, unit checks, coordinating unit needs, furniture requests, and donation management.

Assist the site as needed with daily program operations support including but not limited to maintaining living spaces, inspections, cleaning needs, and operations coverage to ensure a safe and smooth-running facility.

Qualifications Service Level Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED required, or candidates with at least 2 years of directly related experience in the homelessness or human services field may qualify. This may include direct involvement in peer advocacy, community outreach, or support roles within the homelessness services field.

Care, Respect, Empathy: Willingness and ability to work with people from all backgrounds with care, respect, and empathy. Understands and is committed to learning about, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices. Demonstrates radical hospitality by welcoming everyone with kindness, respect, and non-judgment.

Emotional Regulation: Manage stress and emotions professionally, remaining calm and supportive even under pressure. Understands and practices de-escalation techniques to support safety and positive client outcomes.

Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, asks questions, and shows a strong growth mindset focused on continuous learning. Curious and motivated to learn about trauma-informed care, crisis support, and harm reduction practices.

Team & Independence: Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Follows directions, communicates clearly, and seeks help or clarification when needed.

Documentation: Maintains clear, unbiased, and professional documentation and communication.

Organization & Prioritization: Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail to support smooth daily operations. Shows initiative, takes responsibility for tasks, and engages actively with clients, coworkers, and community partners.

Technology: Comfortable using basic technology, including phone and messaging systems, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases to complete administrative tasks and case management, reporting, and tracking outcomes.

Care Level Qualifications

Advocacy Skills: Actively advocate for clients, particularly in navigating systems, accessing benefits, and ensuring equitable treatment. Demonstrates the ability to advocate on behalf of clients with various providers and agencies.

Resource Identification: Ability to identify and leverage community resources and services to meet clients' diverse needs. Effectively directs clients to appropriate housing, employment, health, and social service programs.

Research Skills: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to research issues, track resources, and find solutions for clients’ needs, including housing, employment, and health & well being.

Partnership Engagement: Build and nurture effective partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and external agencies. Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills to advocate for and serve clients.

Travel Requirements This role may include small amounts of travel to training and admin events

If You Are Driving Yourself

A valid State driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Must be able to travel throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties as part of regular duties.

Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.

Occasional evening or weekend travel may be required to attend community events or support client services.

Must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law and agency policy.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation And Benefits This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.

Language Fluency in Spanish is required. (This position requires fluency in spoken and written Spanish.)

LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.

If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Other

Industries Non-profit Organizations

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