Case Manager/ Housing Navigator-11-205 - SC/La Fayette

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

To provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of client needs. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of client management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration and functions of case management, utilization review and management and discharge/permanent housing planning. Has accountability for the care, coordination, and discharge planning of all clients. This position is accountable to the Lafayette Program Manager. The Case Manager assesses the housing, health, financial, and psychological needs of program residents.  The Case Manager then develops and implements individual service plans to meet those needs.

Essential Functions

• Conduct Intake assessments with new residents.
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of HMIS.
• Complete all data entry requirements for HMIS per contract requirements.
• Gain information and maintain documentation, quality control checks and file audits.
• Development of an individual service plan for each resident and monitor implementation.
• Develop a “Next Step”/Discharge plan for residents who are successfully placed in housing.
• Provide follow-up case management for residents at1, 2, 4 and 6 months following successful discharges.
• Assist new residents to access financial entitlements and health care, providing advocacy when necessary.
• Assist new residents to access appropriate psychological and substance abuse care.
• Refer clients to agencies providing transitional and permanent housing.
• Provide counseling to residents on community housing, health benefits, financial support, and available community and public services.
• Maintain a current file of appropriate community resources for staff use.
• Network with outside appropriate agencies.
• Complete periodic reports as required by The Salvation Army and funding agencies etc.
• Compile monthly statistical reports as required by county and city contracts.
• Attend weekly case management meetings to update the team concerning service plan progress and emerging needs.
• Implement and facilitate life skills training for residents.
• Maintain positive working relations with Salvation Army representatives, volunteers, and all agencies providing services to residents.
• Drive clients to housing appointments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team.

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.  Must be able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19. 

Minimum Qualifications     

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work preferred or associate’s degree or related field preferred. Minimum of one year’s experience working with low-income and/or homeless individuals and families.
• Must possess a Valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with low-income and/or homeless individuals and families.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• If working in vicinity of children a criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the unique issues of homelessness.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
• Basic understanding of HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens.
• Basic understanding of Mental Health disorders
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Environment, and use of Word and Excel.
• CPR/First Aid Certification