Elk Grove Program – Case Manager

Overview

Elk Grove Program – Case Manager Jobs in Elk Grove, USA at Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Position: Elk Grove Housing Program – Case Manager

We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 600 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA‑NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth.

In fact, VOA‑NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION

To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self‑worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self‑sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND LOCATION

VOA‑NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full‑time Case Manager position for our Elk Grove Housing Program. The Elk Grove Housing Program provides transitional housing assistance to Elk Grove residents experiencing homelessness, including single adults and families, in coordination with services provided by the City’s homeless navigation team and/or other social service providers offering assistance to Elk Grove households experiencing homelessness.

Transitional housing shall be considered short‑term housing in which households receive access to services designed to assist them with securing permanent housing as quickly as possible. The program operates three transitional properties. In addition, the program manages four permanent housing properties, three for adults and one for seniors (55+). Full‑time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance coverage.

POSITION

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the development of a case management plan to assist participants in developing a greater degree of self‑reliance and independence. It will include linking participants (families, seniors and adults) to education, employment, budgeting strategies/money management and addressing any bio, psycho, social issues that may lead to homelessness, criminal behavior, or otherwise non‑productive lifestyles.

OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES

• Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the department.
• Provide records and services in compliance with contract policies, regulatory and funding source requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with program participants, landlords, Volunteers of America staff and all community service agencies.
• Create and maintain case management files on each participant which will include personal information, educational and job skills, short‑term and long‑term plans to become self‑sufficient in all areas of his/her life and documentation of participants’ progress and assistance in removing obstacles to set goals.
• Provide evaluations of individual clients’ needs to maintain their housing. Document all follow‑up and placements.
• Provide crisis management as needed and mediate conflicts with fellow participants, community partners and neighbors.
• Complete all recertification agreements and extension requests with participants as needed.
• Assist clients in maintaining compliance with participation agreement.
• Complete all discharge paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Assist clients in Temporary Housing with Intensive Housing Searches.
• Complete budget and housing stabilization plans with participants.
• Provide resource information and appropriate case planning specific to any participant who has physical or mental impairment.
• Participate in Volunteers of America and outside training sessions.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Title: Elk Grove Program – Case Manager

Company: Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Location: Elk Grove, USA

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