Bilingual Case Manager, Redwood Family House

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 / hour

Location:

Redwood City, California

Employment type:

Other

• Req#: 100940

About Us: Life Moves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. Our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.

Culture: Life Moves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook, and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff.

Position Summary:

Life Moves | Redwood Family House is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and team-oriented Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Case Manager. Under the supervision of the Program Director, Case Managers act as strong supports and advocates for clients, with the ultimate goal of helping them attain stable housing and self-sufficiency. Their responsibilities include developing and implementing individual case plans for a caseload of clients, as well as assisting the Program Director to maintain the facilities and develop program services.

Position Duties:

• Develops, implements, and revises individual case plans and consistently monitors progress toward client goals.
• Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the case/treatment plan.
• Acts as professional liaison for Life Moves and our community partners.
• Communicates appropriately as needed with probation officers, social workers, and family members.
• Participates actively as a team member in supporting clients and the facility as needed.
• Stays current and knowledgeable about external community resources, referrals, and service linkages.
• Provides crisis management for clients; makes linkages for interventions as appropriate.
• Facilitates at least one clinical or life skills group in addition to morning group.
• Maintains client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.
• Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise.
• Attends weekly case consultation meetings and monthly trainings; meets regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, with a minimum of two years’ case management experience.
• Prefer minimum of 2 years’ experience working with homeless clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with community partners.
• Understanding of the issues faced by homeless individuals and other marginalized populations in crisis.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed clients highly desirable.
• An understanding of ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.

To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org

Life Moves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)