Loft Case Manager II
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief and non-recurring.
The Loft is a low-barrier shelter for up to 57 individuals at a time. The Loft is open to adults who are currently experiencing homelessness and who are partnering with us to end that homelessness. The Loft Case Manager II is a journey-level class and is expected to work with a minimum amount of supervision. Incumbents are required to use assessment, interviewing, and counseling skills to perform moderate to complex casework services.
Hours and Benefits:
Loft Case Manager II is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.
Benefits Summary:
- 6 Medical plans to choose from - 100% employee coverage on select plans
- Dental - 100% employee coverage
- Vision - 100% employee coverage
- Life insurance (UNUM) - 100% employee coverage
- Chiropractic and Acupuncture (for those who elect medical insurance) - 100% employee coverage
- 403b Retirement Savings matched up to 3% dollar-for-dollar with no vesting period
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance
- PTO, 1 paid floating holiday, 9 paid holidays
Regular shifts are Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for some positions.
Starting Wages (Offer is Dependent on Experience):
$27.54 $28.37 $29.21 $30.09 $31.00 $31.93
Preferred Experience and Education Requirements
- A minimum of one year of experience performing social service casework services comparable to a Case Manager I at Housing Matters in an exceptional manner exceeding all standards and abilities
OR
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, social welfare, human services, or one of the social or behavioral sciences.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a clean driving record.
Thorough knowledge of:
- Social casework objectives, principles, methods, and caseload management and organization.
- Social and economic factors which influence individuals and/or households experiencing homelessness.
- Principles of human behavior, development and psychological defense mechanisms and reactions to stress.
- Community health, welfare, social, and legal support systems, and other resources available to clients.
- Interviewing and record keeping techniques, including the documentation of all actions and contacts in case files.
Typical Job Duties:
- Perform intake interviews, assessments, and assist participants in developing individual case plans.
- Facilitate participants’ pathway to permanent housing in coordination with housing navigators and other programs, agencies, and organizations.
- Provide ongoing case management including assessment, referrals, budget assistance, housing placement, and promoting housing stability with individuals as assigned.
- Engage in person-centered care, and provide options, information, and choices that allow for stimulating change.
- Develop and maintain accurate written case records including intake, assessment, ongoing case plan, and progress notes.
- Meet all administrative requirements including recordkeeping, HMIS, staff meetings, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality and treat participants with dignity and respect at all times.
- Assist in overall administration of the program.
- Transport program participants in Housing Matters vehicles to meetings and appointments in accordance with program requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Shelter Case Managers may be responsible for the following:
- Orient new shelter guests into the program, including outlining shelter policy and expectations, touring the shelter facility and dining hall, etc.
- Facilitate storage of personal items.
- Support the Program Manager in enforcing and maintaining campus and shelter policy.
- Support the Direc