What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Oceanside Safe Parking Program position at Dreams for Change?
The Case Manager is responsible for providing advocacy, information and referrals for participants within the Safe Parking Program. The typical working hours for this position are 6:000-10:00 p.m., five (5) evenings per week, equating to approximately 20 hours a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and break down program operations
- Conduct intake and assessments for new participants
- Develop service plan with a focus on financial stability and re-housing
- Provide individualized resources and referrals to community programs
- Assist with clients in advocating for services for which they qualify
- Provide employment development support
- Work with Housing Specialists for client re-housing
- Develop partnerships with other community-based organizations
- Outcomes and data management into MHIS for participants activities and accomplishments
- Follow-up with participants who have exited the program
- Assist in oversight of interns during program operations
- Meet bi-weekly with supervisor for case review
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Federal, state and county public assistance programs
- Community resources
- Homeless services
- Employment development
- Outcome-driven programming
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
- Social work principles and practices
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision making, stress management and time management skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Effective negotiation and mediation skills
- Effective written communication skills
- Computer skills including the ability to work with spreadsheets, word-processing, and databases at a highly proficient level
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.50 - $24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25