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Additional Information

EEO:

SJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics or status as a veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package available.

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Company Description

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Our Values

Dignity | Community | Integrity | Partnership | Social Justice | Radical Care

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Case Manager works as a team member with social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain strong ties to the court systems, community, and law enforcement.
• Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork to obtain appropriate permanent housing.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other service providers involved in the client's care.
• Coordinate with other outreach teams in joint outreach efforts.
• Ensure timely and regular meetings with clients in jail settings, street outreach locations, client homes.
• Provide case management and supportive services to meet the needs of each individual.

*Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of services and resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Housing First.
• 2+ years of experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field.

Travel Requirements:

• Access to reliable transportation.
• Travel to client sessions, meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites, and at community partners’ locations as needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.