Job Details
Job Location
San Jose – San Jose, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
Join our team and make a difference in peoples lives!
We’re looking for a Family Self Sufficiency Case Manager (Remote) for the San Jose/Santa Clara County area!
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.
About us
LifeSTEPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. It was founded in 1996 and currently has over 300 partnered affordable housing properties all over the state of California. We serve several regions from Sacramento, Bay Area, South Bay, Central Valley, LA Valley, Desert, and LA South Region. We work with 90,000 residents all over the state and were on a mission to provide effective educational and supportive services to maximize the strengths of individuals and build resilient communities.
Our Benefits
In addition to meeting your passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve, all employees will receive the following benefits:
- Competitive pay based on skill and experience
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- LifeSTEPS Perks Program
Benefit eligible employees working 30 hours per week or more will also receive:
- Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Identity Theft Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
About the Position
The Family Self Sufficiency Case Manager (FSS CM), under the direction of the Project Manager, assists and aids individuals and families requiring assistance from the organization
Core Duties (but not limited to) FSS Case Manager
- 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.
- Assist participants individually, with family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs; aid participants 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 the need for and assist in the 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 prepares reports.
- 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 strengths and weaknesses of existing resources.
- Promote and live out the LifeSTEPS workplace values of integrity, innovation, empowerment, respect, and personal growth in tandem with the Oz Principle.
- Follow all LifeSTEPS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Job Specifics:
- Official Job Title: Family Self Sufficiency Case Manager (Remote)
- Job classification: Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week
- Job Location: San Jose/Santa Clara County, CA
- Pay: $23.00 per hour
- Skills: Bilingual Spanish Preferred
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience and/or License Certification:
- Bachelors 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
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine Required
At LifeSTEPS, the health and safety of our staff is our highest priority. All offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
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!!!
Please Note
LifeSTEPS values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at LifeSTEPS means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. Please provide us with notice if you will require accommodations during the interview process.