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Job DetailsJob Location: Support Services for Veterans Family - San Diego, CA 92110Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayTitle: Case Manager

Department: Veterans Housing Solutions

Reports to: SSVF Case Manager Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Case Manager meets with assigned clients regularly to do full assessment of client’s physical, mental and social needs, life skills, competency, employability, educational needs and other necessary areas. Referrals are made according to the needs of the client. The Case Manager assures each client utilizes program components that are consistent with the client’s service plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of client needs and progress
Maintains complete client records in accordance with agency and best practice standards
Conducts regular case management meetings
Performs crisis intervention
Reviews, weekly, assigned case files
Refers clients, as appropriate to their individual needs, to outside resources (e.g. medical, dental, mental health, legal, social services, veterans’ benefits, etc.)
Interfaces with other staff as appropriate regarding client needs and progress
Maintains all required documentation in HMIS
Attends weekly SSVF Staff Meeting and exchanges information with other staff regarding client needs
Attends all VVSD Staff trainings and meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

QualificationsQualifications

Basic understanding of the military and the Veterans Administration
Minimum of a bachelor’s in human services, Social Work or related field preferred
Prefer prior experience working with homeless population.
Knowledge of HMIS database a plus!
Knowledge of Housing First approach a plus!
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and thrive in a challenging situations
Able to change priorities at a moment’s notice
Must be able to fluently read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to comfortably, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
Must be able to sit comfortably for long periods of time
Valid California drivers license and up to date vehicle insurance
Veteran Status a Plus!
Must be able to pass background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend and lift light objects
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read reports and data
Ability to speak English
Must be able to work in a noisy, busy environment.