Case Manager

Join our team and make a difference in people's lives! We're looking for an Intensive Case Manager (ICM) for the Oakland, CA area! Job Specifics: Official Job Title: Intensive Case Manager Job classification: Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week

Our Philosophy LifeSTEPS is committed to build thriving communities by empowering individuals and families through supportive housing and services. The STEP in LifeSTEPS stands for "Skills Training and Educational Programs" and is the heart of our mission. We believe community development is built "One STEP at a time." Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives.

The Intensive Case Manager (ICM), under the direction of the Project Manager, is expected to provide assistance and aids individuals and families requiring assistance from the organization. Core Duties (but not limited to) Intensive Case Manager Promote and live out the LifeSTEPS workplace values of integrity, innovation, empowerment, respect and personal growth in tandem with the Oz Principle. Assess participants to identify needs such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of assistance. Promote, coordinate and tailor services to meet identified needs. Must be physically at each assigned property as scheduled and spend the required contracted hours at each assigned property per month. Assist participants individually, with family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs; aid participant to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social and economic functioning. Advocate and refer participants to community resources, human services and other organizations as needed. Identify need for and assist in development of auxiliary services to facilitate bringing applicants into job ready status. Instruct applicants in resume writing, job search, and interviewing techniques. Compile records and prepare reports. Complete all administrative assignments including timely data entry in multiple databases. Review service plan and perform follow-ups to determine quantity and quality of services provided participants and status of participant cases. Access and record participant and community resource information. Secure supplementary information such as employment, medical records, or school reports as needed. Study and assess strength and weakness of existing resources. Education and/or Experience and/or License Certification: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field. Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment providing social services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree. Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support individuals and families so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives? Apply today!!!