Job Description
This role assesses client needs like housing and income, navigating resources such as public benefits to provide stability for 40 households, aiding families in crisis recovery. Managers set goals for savings and employment, connecting individuals to workshops and referrals, fostering resilience in San Diego communities. Documentation ensures quality service delivery.
Jewish Family Service of San Diego delivers impact-driven programs for 100 years, offering services like food assistance through multiple divisions. It employs hundreds and focuses on equity. The organization partners with local groups for holistic support.
Managers follow referrals, conduct assessments identifying priorities, help with benefit enrollments like CalFresh, coordinate with providers, document progress in software, and assist events. They use translators for Spanish speakers. Tools include databases for logs. A constraint involves traveling off-site for meetings, managing urgent situations without on-call support.
The role pays $25 to $27 hourly, onsite full-time with 37.5 hours weekly. Benefits include low-cost health coverage, 401(k) employer contributions, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 15 holidays plus wellness days.
Responsibilities
- Follow up on referrals and screen for high-risk situations
- Carry caseload of 40 households for ongoing support
- Conduct assessments and help set goals
- Ensure access to public benefit programs
- Provide external referrals and coordinate care
- Maintain documentation in software system
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human services field
- Valid CA driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel off-site
- Spanish speaking or ability to use translator