Case Manager- Housing Stabilization Program

SERVING SENIORS•San Diego, CA

1d•$24 - $27

About The Position

The HSS Case Manager works independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure excellent service provision for older adults experiencing a housing crisis. The HSS Case Manager provides older adults with individualized social services, physical and behavioral health support, referrals to community partners, and general assistance to promote healthy daily living. The goal is to stabilize participants in their current housing and support their connection to a monthly rental subsidy where eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to establish rapport.
Strongly defined sense of professional boundaries.
Ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, and effectively assist clients in difficult situations.
A positive attitude, desire to learn and grow, and aspirations to lead.
Ability to maintain professional capacity during crisis situations.
Demonstrates integrity, honesty, a sense of responsibility, ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team-based approach, multi-task, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Possesses excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external partners.
High level of proficiency in web-based systems, Microsoft Office, and other client record management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with multiple entities, including the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), to complete screenings and enrollments for eligible households.
Assists with compiling and submitting required program reporting.
Maintains regular communication with the SDHC to provide updates and report on program status.
Connects clients to internal and community resources, including employment opportunities.
Develops long-term housing and financial stability plans with clients.
Provides information on community health and welfare resources and acts as a liaison between community service providers and clients, including referrals to Serving Seniors Health Educators.
Responds to public inquiries via phone, email and other communication channels in a timely manner.
Adheres to established policies and procedures, delivers excellent customer service, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary setting.
Conducts advocacy and outreach to community partners and stakeholders.
Manages a caseload in accordance with client needs and funding requirements.
Develops and implements care plans to address unmet needs, including referrals to community-based agencies.
Conducts the Universal Senior Assessment when applicable.
Represents Serving Seniors in community meetings related to older adult services.
Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary team members through regular coordination.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, referrals, and case management efforts in relevant software systems (CaseWorthy, Teams).
Complies with all budgetary guidelines and expectations.
Demonstrates commitment to the values, vision, and mission of Serving Seniors.
Performs other duties as assigned.