COD Case Manager

Position Overview: JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Outreach team as the College of the Desert Case Manager. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your organizational skills and case management experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The COD Case Manager plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by striving to remove barriers that are impeding upon a person’s level of self-sufficiency, including financial challenges, mental health and medical issues, basic need insecurity, and lack of support system/community. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and works closely with the College of the Desert Staff and the rest of the outreach team. Responsibilities: * Assess displaced client and family needs in the field on College of the Desert Campuses and in the outreach office

• Develop comprehensive care plans for families to become self-sufficient
• Services needed Coordination
• Develop links with a continuum of service providers and agencies
• Maintain up-to-date client records
• Provide crisis and/or short-term counseling
• Provide information and referral to community and staff
• Engage in outreach activities both in the office and out in the field
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Housing and Urban Development

policies.

• Interact regularly with other service providers
• Assist as needed with food donation pick-up and delivery

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have: * Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site

• Must be able to pass a Livescan, background check and drug test
• Must possess a current driver’s license, Insurance, reliable car and have a

clean driving record. This job requires 80 – 90% travel around the Coachella Valley. * Strong crisis intervention and honed assessment skills, including high risk issues

• Extensive knowledge of Coachella Valley community resources
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Capacity to form professional relationships with clients and maintain

appropriate boundaries * Ability to apply common sense and critical thinking to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authority

• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, general clerical

documents, project and grant reports, safety rules, instruction booklets and manuals

• Ability to write well (e.g., memos, reports, e-mails, agendas, minutes)
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to write clear concise e-mails

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have: * Baccalaureate level of conceptual thinking, organization and expression obtained by a degree in Sociology/Psychology/ or other related field or equivalent work experience * 2+ years’ experience in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience

• Must be able to pass a Livescan, background check and drug test
• 2+ years’ experience providing case management services preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with motivational interviewing preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, talk, and listen
• Stand, walk and use hands and arms to use a keyboard, handle papers, and

reach for the phone

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• This position goes out into the field of work with clients living outside.

May involve walking long distances. Position Title: COD Case Manager Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department: Desert Programs Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt Work Setting: Fully Onsite Reports To: Outreach Supervisor Pay Range: $21-$22.04/hour Total Compensation: In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work: Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the

holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays * 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. *Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.