Location: Sacramento,CA, USA
DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the Program Manager and with independent professional responsibility, performs case management with individual program participants in permanent housing; functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as assessment, individual counseling, group facilitation, community resource development, file monitoring and review; reviews agency reports and develops summaries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the housing first model and the ability to maintain a strength-based perspective and to work with low-income adults from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds who have a history of homelessness. RESPONSIBILITIES: Screens clients either in person or by telephone to determine their needs and eligibility for program assistance.Performs overall assessment of program participant's needs and develops individualized service plans with short and long term goals.•Reviews case plans weekly to adjust goals where needed or appropriate.Performs a wide variety of individual and group counseling with program participants.Develops and facilitates an array of educational workshops and support groups designed to meet participant needs.Educates program participants on issues surrounding living skills, parenting, financial capability, workforce development, health and hygiene, housing, and drug and alcohol abuse.Develops and maintains comprehensive lists of community resources for use by program participants; refers program participants accordingly.Establishes individualized budgets with program participants and assists program participants in monitoring savings and expenditures.Documents all contact with program participants; prepares all screenings, assessments, service plans, evaluations, and reporting records.Coordinates incoming and outgoing participant referrals with other community agencies.Provides crisis intervention, referrals and collaborative consult with any service providers working with the client.Maintains and updates all client files to ensure compliance.Acts as peer review committee and will conduct weekly file review of client file for CM I.Transports program participants as directed.Attend and conduct meetings and trainings, as directed.Performs other related duties, as assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF: Social casework objectives, principles, and methods; public welfare laws and the functions of public welfare agencies; principles of community organization and problems which call for the use of both public and private community resources; individual and group behavior and effects of social and economic forces upon individuals and families; principles and techniques of interviewing and documentation in social work; group facilitation; report writing; advanced file management; advanced computer skills/applications; and cultural diversity. ABILITY TO: Demonstrate skill in the application of casework methods and practices; provide program and casework consultation to other staff members; interpret to the applicant, program participant, or others the public welfare programs as set forth in the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; follow established documentation guidelines; establish and maintain effective individual and group relationships with participants, the general public, and employees; use computer and peripheral equipment. RequirementsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree with one year pertinent experience in Social Services with an emphasis on casework and individual and/or group counseling; OR any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above. A strong understanding of the housing first model and the ability to maintain a strength-based perspective. The ability to work with low-income adults from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds who have a history of homelessness. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written information, think critically; analyze information, makes reasonable decisions. This position requires a full range of physical mobility, such as bending, stooping, lifting, turning, carrying objects, and grasping, finger dexterity and the ability to see and hear.Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, and proof of valid automobile insurance is required at the time of appointment. This position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle for the purposes of conducting agency business.Ability to plan and manage workload independently. WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: •Work is primarily performed in an office environment.•High adaptability required. •Work environment is usually hectic (fast-paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.Salary Description $25.00 an Hour