Senior Case Manager | 5TH

Description:JOB DESCRIPTIONSENIOR CASE MANAGER | 5TH STREET - TAYPay Rate: $31.75 per hourWHO WE AREHomeRise believes that home has the power to stabilize a person’s life. Built on a simple - but powerful idea called supportive housing, we provide people experiencing homelessness with a place to call home combined with support services, like mental health services and job training, so they can rise up and transform their lives. We organize our residents and supporters to advocate for local and state policies, like affordable housing, to help people still on the streets or at risk of homelessness. Together, we are building a new future for our neighborhoods and the city we love.BENEFITSHomeRise provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: 100% employer-paid employee healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance; FSA childcare, medical and commuter benefits options; 403(b) retirement investment opportunity with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; paid on-the-job training, career advancement within a growing organization and professional development opportunities with an annual Education Benefit that includes paid time off. We also include PTO (2 weeks accrued for the first 12 months and 3 weeks accrual from 13-36 months of continuous service); 14 paid holidays with one floating day for your birthday and of course sick time accrual. Other advantages of working for us are: Employee Referral Program, our HERO Award recognizing outstanding performance in the line of duty, sabbatical leave after 5 years of service and a 45-minute paid lunch period per shift.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Case Manager (SCM) provides support services for residents living in supportive housing for Transition Aged Youth (TAY) formerly experiencing homelessness. The SCM provides services and case management to his/her caseload requirement of 1:25 ratio and is responsible for service connection, information and referral, crisis intervention, community organizing, groups and activities focused on community building, education, or skill development, and housing retention. Services are provided within the context of harm reduction practices and a Housing First model.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide housing/program retention servicesProvide case management services with a 1:25 case ratioCreate and track service plansAssist with activities for community building and empowermentProvide services using harm reduction principlesConduct intakes and ensure that appropriate follow-up and/or referrals are complete and documentedProvide ongoing creative outreach and engagement for supportive counseling, referral, and involvement in building and community eventsProvide crisis intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation servicesAssist residents in preparation for unit inspections and/or annual re-certificationsParticipate in team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings and organizational work groupsAccompany residents to community-based appointmentsAssist the Resident Services Team Lead with the development and facilitation of groups and community-building activities as neededProvide back-up coverage for other Resident Services staffCreate and track service plansAssist with activities for community building and empowermentProvide services using harm reduction principlesConduct intakes and ensure that appropriate follow-up and/or referrals are complete and documentedProvide ongoing creative outreach and engagement for supportive counseling, referral, and involvement in building and community eventsProvide crisis intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation servicesAssist residents in preparation for unit inspections and/or annual re-certificationsParticipate in team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings and organizational work groupsAccompany residents to community-based appointmentsAssist the Resident Services Team Lead with the development and facilitation of groups and community-building activities as neededProvide back-up coverage for other Resident Services staffQUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or GED requiredBachelor’s degree in a behavioral science (social work, psychology, clinical psychology) or a social service certification (CAADAC, CCAPP, etc.) or equivalent experience preferredThree (3) plus years of experience in the provision of social services or equivalent experienceExperience working with Transition Aged Youth (TAY) highly preferredDemonstrated ability to work with homeless or formerly homeless individuals and those struggling with substance use and mental health issues and disabilitiesAbility to provide effective services to diverse populationsAbility to work collaboratively with referring providers in San FranciscoExperience in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and counselingExperience in organizing groups, group facilitation and group developmentDemonstrated commitment to help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and to empower formerly homeless people by involving them in all aspects of HomeRiseStrong commitment to doing social justice advocacyAdministrative and computer skills (MS Word, Excel)Desired qualification: Fluency in Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese/Russian a plusPOSITION DETAILSLocation: 374 5th Street, San Francisco, CA Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $31.75 per hour Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday 9AM - 5PMUnion: This position is under the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 1021 Reports to: Resident Services Manager PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at their desk for long periods, use hands to finger for computer keyboard input, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk up and down stairs, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Mobility to use standard office equipment, including computer, vision to read printed materials, and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There are no unusual environmental conditions. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HomeRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. HomeRise hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.Requirements:

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