Outreach Case Manager
LifeMoves

Job Info

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About Us: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 15 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.

Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Position Summary:

The Outreach Case Manager will work throughout San Mateo County identifying unsheltered homeless people residing in homeless encampments and other places not meant for human habitation. The Outreach Case Manager will utilize a multidisciplinary approach to engage the hardest to serve homeless in an effort to connect them to services.

Essential Functions:

• Provide outreach and intensive case management services to unsheltered homeless individuals.
• Identify target population, perform screening assessments, make appropriate referrals, and provide linkage to primary care, mental health, short term residential stabilization, and other social services offered through the continuum of care.
• Keep case files up-to-date, thorough, and accurate.
• Assist in generating monthly reports and compiling data and program statistics.
• The Outreach Case Manager will be in the field 70% of the time.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field, with a minimum oftwo years' case management experience
• Minimum of two years prior experience working with individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, who suffer from mental health, and/or chronic and persistent substance abuse disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with community partners
• Understanding of the issues faced by homeless individuals and other marginalized populations in crisis
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed clients highly desirable
• Automobile, valid drivers license and clean driving record required.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion; and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area.
• Bi-lingual Spanish language capabilities a plus

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to lift/support at least 30 lbs. as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend frequently
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.

To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org

LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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