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Case Manager – Homeless Guest Services

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Santa Barbara, California, United States
$24 - $26 USD hourly
Bachelor's

General Function: The Homeless Guests Services Case Manager will develop and facilitate individualized case management services to reduce shelter stays and connect guests with other supportive services.  

  

Position Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc., OR equivalent social work/client-facing experience required 
  • Administrative competencies to handle homeless program logistics 
  • Displaying leadership and compassion to our guests  
  • Personable, amiable, and adaptable in a team environment  
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills, a high level of organization, record keeping, and the desire to proactively seek out and initiate tasks  
  • Attend department meetings or check in meetings with the Director of Homeless Guest Services 
  • Experience working with people without homes 
     

  

Principal Activities:  

Provide individualized case management to shelter guests. 

  • Develop a clearly written case management plan for services and objectives for assigned caseload  
  • Meet with guests regularly  
  • Maintain accurate data in computer databases and logs  
  • Build trust and rapport with guests  
  • Provide appropriate referrals  
  • Assist guests with transportation needs  
  • Track guest progress and provide updates and report to HGS team and other SBRM staff  
  • Utilize a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma informed care  
  • Provide crisis intervention services when needed  
  • Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients  
  • Work in collaboration with other agency and program staff to coordinate services  
  • Participate in evaluation and trainings to better respond to client/community needs  
  • Perform case management activities including (but not limited to):  
  • Intake assessments and evaluations.  
  • Providing emergency and special service related to legal, medical or mental health issues.  
  • Establishing program goals and priorities.  
  • Conducting scheduled case management meetings with guests.  
  • Referring residents to essential services such as housing, county benefits, education etc.  
  • Coordinating plan implementations with other staff.  

  

  

 Be a contributing member of the Homeless Guest Services team. 

  • Meet with Homeless Guest Services team to discuss operations and guests  
  • Keep team apprised of guest issues and concerns  
  • Maintain good rapport with Men’s staff and security personnel with a willingness to work together to solve difficult problems  
  • Act as a responsible party, alongside SBRM Men’s Staff or security personnel, for any problems, emergencies, or disputes that can arise while guests are on SBRM property  
  • Support the Emergency Shelter Team as needed  
  • Assist with piloting new Homeless Guest Services initiatives and programs 

  

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • $24.00-$26.00 (depending on experience) 
  • Company sponsored retirement plan with a 4% match 
  • 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and paid sick time 
  • Employer sponsored health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)

  

Effect on the End Result:  

This position contributes to the stabilization and transformation of our homeless guests. In the end, you will walk alongside individuals as they rebuild their lives.