Caseworker Coach II - Lead Housing Navigator

Catholic Charities Diocese•Carlsbad, CA

31d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Caseworker Coach II – Housing Navigator, under the supervision of the La Posada Program Manager, assists La Posada residents in establishing housing goals, coordinating services, overcoming barriers, and identifying suitable housing options. In addition to core duties, this position is responsible for leading complex case conferences, mentoring new staff, managing specialized housing partnerships, and piloting innovative approaches to housing navigation. The business and social environment we operate in has changed. What worked yesterday may not work today and will likely not work tomorrow. To thrive, we must incorporate new ways of thinking and embrace new practices. As part of our individual and agency cultural change process, it is critical that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following: A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values; A commitment to excellence in everything we do; A commitment to excel at performance and quality improvement; A commitment to outcomes and measured results; A commitment to innovation and to what is

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing case management for people who are unhoused, including at least one year in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
Minimum one year of experience serving people living with mental illness and/or substance use
Associate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Extensive working knowledge of relevant best practices including Housing First, Low Barrier Services, Safety Focused Approach, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Diversion, Homeless Prevention, Progressive Engagement, and Conflict Resolution.
Demonstrated experience managing complex cases and facilitating multi-disciplinary team
Well-developed problem-solving skills and flexible, creative thinking skills with a positive, can-do
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable
Excellent communication skills including listening and writing
Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet a demanding
Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn the resources and key services providers (governmental, civic, social, educational, economic, faith-based, etc.) available to help clients overcome barriers and secure housing.
Experience with data collection and report preparation, ability to interpret and clearly summarize data to reflect program outcomes, HMIS experience
Candidate must be able to successfully complete HMIS training and obtain a Clarify user license.
Strong computer
Ability to read and send e-mail and to utilize MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of current and former clients, landlords, and other matters affecting tenant relations.
Demonstrated ability to implement new program initiatives and evaluate their
Experience developing relationships with community partners and advocating for client needs at the systems level.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred but not

Responsibilities

Assists La Posada residents in identifying their strengths and barriers and in setting attainable housing goals.
Provides case management and coordinates care with community partners to assist residents in accessing services appropriate to their individual needs including behavioral health care and medical care.
Assists clients with obtaining essential documents and completing applications to access benefits, employment, or
Supports residents in overcoming barriers to housing and increasing their
Educates clients on the current housing market, housing search options, fair housing laws, and tenant rights.
Documents all client contacts in Clarity HMIS and Catholic Charities tracking systems consistent with established community standards and Agency requirements.
Leads multi-disciplinary case conferences for residents with complex
Mentors and provides training to new or junior staff
Develops and maintains specialized partnerships with housing developers, government agencies, and local advocacy groups to expand housing opportunities.
Pilots new initiatives and best practices in housing navigation, reporting results and recommending improvements to program leadership.
Serves as a subject matter expert on housing navigation, offering guidance to other program
Other duties as assigned