Junior Case Manager, Housing

Job Description: General Overview: Provide wrap-around case management services and stable housing services for families/transitional aged youth (TAY) between the ages of 18-24 who identify as being marginalized, at risk, system involved, violence involved, and/or in crisis as referred by the Dept of Violence Prevention for the City of Oakland. Position Title: Junior Case Manager, Housing- Workforce Development and Reentry Reports To: Housing Program Manager Classification: Exempt / Full Time (Permanent) Compensation: $70,304 annually Benefits: 16 paid BACR Holidays, generous paid time off benefits Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub Professional Development opportunities Position Overview: Provide high quality case management services, including but not limited to intake, case planning, housing case coordination with Oakland Housing Authority and other Housing placement services, connection to employment services to increase income/improve credit, cognitive behavioral therapy referrals and linkage to stabilization services for victims of violence. Additionally, leading case conferencing sessions with Housing Navigator to ensure favorable outcomes for long term housing placement. As well as facilitating additional projects that increase the outcome of housing placement acceptance and/or benefit clients. The Department of Violence Prevention applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies to realize sustained safety and stability of the families and communities most impacted by violence. Junior Case Manager will be responsible for case managing all who are referred as participants to BACR’s Housing Program in Alameda County. Caseload not to exceed 10 families. Required Qualifications: ● At least one year (1) of experience in housing navigation or case management ● Working familiarity with trauma informed care and engaging with individuals that are violence involved or have experienced trauma related to violence in Alameda County ● Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, familiar with Excel ● Experience with immigration laws and policies and its impact on marginalized communities and how it affects housing ● Experience working with undocumented and/or justice system impacted youth ● Must be familiar with restorative justice, trauma informed care, and motivational interviewing ● Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity ● Must have valid California Driver’s License and insured, registered and operational vehicle to use for work purposes ● Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance ● Availability to work in the evenings to meet with participants. Personal Qualities: ● A commitment to and strong belief in BACR’s Mission, Philosophy, and Guiding…