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Case Manager, Palm Springs


JOB DESCRIPTION


JOB TITLE:                                          Case Manager

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:               HUD Programs / Riverside County

REPORTS TO:                                     Program Manager
FLSA STATUS:                                   Non-Exempt
PAY:                                                  $16 - $17/Hour
CLASSIFICATION:                               Full-time, Non Exempt

BENEFITS: Benefits for this position include a 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and generous holiday benefits.                                       

JOB SUMMARY:
The Case Manager delivers assistance crucial to enhancing/improving a client’s standard of living, emotional health, physical health, spiritual health, and community health. The Case Manager strives to remove barriers that are impeding upon a person’s level of self-sufficiency, including financial challenges, mental health and medical issues, basic need insecurity, and lack of support system/community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assess client and family needs
2. Develops comprehensive care plans
3. Coordinates needed services
4. Develops links with a continuum of services and agendas
5. Maintains up-to-date client records
6. Provides crisis and/or short-term counseling
7. Provides information and referral to community and staff
8. Engages in outreach activities
9. Ensure compliance with all Department of Housing and Urban Development policies.

MINIMUM DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
·        2+ years’ experience providing case management services preferred
·        Baccalaureate level of conceptual thinking, organization and expression obtained by a degree in Sociology/Psychology/ or other related field or equivalent work experience.
·        Knowledge of and experience with motivational interviewing preferred
·        Must be able to pass a Livescan background check and drug testing.


MINIMUM DESIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Job Specific:
·        Must possess a reliable car and have a clean driving record
·        Strong crisis intervention and honed assessment skills, including high risk issues
·        Extensive knowledge of Riverside County community resources
·        Ability to work independently as well as in a team
·        Capacity to form professional relationships with clients and maintain appropriate boundaries
Language:
  • Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills
  • Excellent telephone and oral communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, general clerical documents, project and grant reports, safety rules, instruction booklets and manuals
  • Ability to write well (e.g., memos, reports, e-mails, agendas, minutes)
Mathematical:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to analyze data
Reasoning:
  • Ability to apply common sense and critical thinking to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authority
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables
Computer:
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to write clear concise e-mails

Read to Move Forward: 
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on the link provided.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
 
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For nearly 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.