SHELTER, Inc. rebuilds lives one family at a time, by helping them re-establish a home and assisting with the skills and resources needed to live the life they deserve. Created in 1986, we are a community-based non-profit currently operating in Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Marin counties. In 2024 our compassionate teams helped 5,824 people including 1,938 children secure or maintain their housing.

We believe a safe home and the opportunity to thrive are rights—not privileges. Every day, our teams have the honor of walking alongside families and individuals as they rebuild their lives. If you’re looking for more than just a job—and you want to be the spark that ignites lasting change in your community—you’ll find purpose here!

Work Location: Sacramento, CA

Employment Details: Non-Exempt, Full time, Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Compensation: $28-30/hour

About the role: We're hiring a dedicated Case Manager I to join our New Vision Program team. This is a Permanent Supportive Housing Program that helps households with participants who were chronically homeless and have a disability. As a Case Manager, you'll be crucial in supporting our participants. You'll offer personalized guidance, connect them with vital resources, and empower them to achieve their goals of self-sufficiency.

If you're passionate about helping vulnerable participants and eager to make a real difference in their lives, we'd love to talk with you!

What you’ll do:

Intake and Assessment

• Screen prospective program participants for eligibility. Provide complete information regarding program services, expectations, rights and responsibilities.
• Obtain and review necessary case acceptance authorizations/consents including income verification and other documentation to determine eligibility for program and services; review with supervisor.
• Complete assessments including HMIS Intake, VI-SPDAT, and Housing Retention Assessment and use information to evaluate participant strengths, needs, and risk indicators.

Case Planning and Monitoring

• Conduct interviews, access resources to gather information for factual base on which to formulate a plan.
• Critically analyze information gathered during assessment phase and apply in the formulation of a plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of participant health and social presenting risks and apply appropriate risk stratification.
• Convey knowledge of health and/or social service delivery model to participants.
• Establish participant goals based on appropriate resource utilization, participant consensus, and level of care and services required.
• Document accurately in established record system.
• Communicate participant care plan with support staff.
• Provide timely completion of all case planning and implementation activities.
• Apply effective follow-up dates to care plan interventions.
• Perform routine comprehensive, independent reassessment of participant status and progress toward achievement of plan goals. Make adjustments in writing as appropriate.
• Utilize existing community resources in providing care/services to meet goals.
• Follow agency procedures to link with other SHELTER, Inc. services and staff supports.
• Pro-actively promote appropriate adjustments in the care plan to enhance outcomes when situation is static or regressive
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in the established case management record system.
• Communicate changes in eligibility for services and financial assistance during program participation verbally and in writing.
• Act in accordance with laws and procedures governing confidentiality, release of information, consent, domestic violence reporting, mandated reporting, etc.
• Plan for, review with participant, and conduct appropriate closure of cases against specified criteria when resulting from program completion or voluntary exit.
• In case of involuntary discharge/termination, or other adverse action, work with program manager to ensure all procedures are followed.
• Provide post-placement and/or post-exit support as indicated by program or participant needs.
• Maintain post-placement contact with participants to document housing status at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after participation.
• Participate in internal and external case conference/case coordination meetings.
• Keep current on best practices in the social services and housing placement fields.
• Connect and maintain liaison to internal and external service resources.
• Carry a caseload of 20-50 (as determined by service type) households in need of housing assistance, maintaining regular contact with program participants, other service partners, etc.
• Share information with program participants related to personal/family budgeting and financial management, including support with filing tax returns, filing for Earned Income Tax Credit, banking and credit repair.
• Help program participants connect to public and private service resources available to assist them in attaining their stabilization, and follow-up on referrals to encourage participants forward momentum/progress.
• Ensure participant(s) minor children are enrolled in school and other services.
• Regularly report to supervisor on challenging issues that arise in participants progress, presenting recommendations for service transfers, discontinuances or extensions.
• Participate in the process of preparing progress reports for internal and external customers as directed.
• Complete/attend trainings as required and to enhance skills.

Data and Documentation

• Follow established procedure for opening service file.
• Keep all relevant service data up-to-date in HMIS system and maintain case files in accordance with applicable guidelines, completing data entry immediately or no later than within 24 hours of service interaction.
• Comply with data integrity and security policies.
• Meet data quality standards by reviewing discrepancies in data received, verifying accuracy, requesting clarification and advising supervisor of issues related to data.
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• Associate's degree in social services or a related field, or a two-year certification in a relevant area. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of or in combination with formal education.
• 1+ years of direct Case Management experience with knowledge of public benefits, financial resources and social services systems.
• Experience working with low-income and/or homeless populations, as well as individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental health challenges, and domestic violence.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution, utilizing approaches such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) and typing skills
• Available to work flexible hours on an as-needed basis, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate participant availability.
• Adept at working effectively in diverse environments with people from all socio-economic backgrounds and a wide range of personalities and professional roles, including staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, and lenders.
• Bi-Lingual English Spanish plus

Key Proficiencies you'll need:

• Maintains clear, firm, yet flexible boundaries, and a positive demeanor.
• Self-motivated and accountable in managing time and resources.
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality. Delivers quality, organized work on time.

Position Requirements:

• Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits driver to be insured under SHELTER, Inc.’s automobile coverage.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Must provide TB test clearance

What we offer:

• 18 days of Paid Time Off
• 15 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• 100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Sutter Health, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents.
• 100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance
• Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year
• 403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Internal growth opportunities

We value diversity

SHELTER, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Notice: This description is a guide only. Upon hire, you will receive a formal job description.