Case Manager II (Jessie Street)

MidPen Housing
Santa Cruz, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in supportive housing and trauma-informed care.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care and community partnerships
    — “coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive”
  • Individuals who have worked with high-needs populations including those with mental health and substance use challenges
    — “Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness or trauma”
  • Professionals with a background in case management and a commitment to equity and resident well-being
    — “It’s an exciting time to join MidPen as we continue expanding our supportive housing portfolio and deepen our commitment to equity and resident well-being.”

Things to consider

  • Requires occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel between properties
    — “Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel between properties”
  • Must have valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation
    — “Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with crisis intervention and mandated reporting in your resume and interviews
    — “Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including mandated reporting for child or adult abuse”
  • Emphasize your ability to navigate language barriers using translation tools
    — “Strong communication skills and ability to navigate language barriers using translation tools”
  • Demonstrate your experience with mental health interventions and harm reduction strategies
    — “Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and interventions including harm reduction and trauma-informed care”
  • Showcase your ability to coordinate and manage third-party services effectively
    — “Manage and evaluate services provided by third-party partners and community agencies”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Deliver onsite programming and direct case management services to residents at high-complexity supportive housing sites
  • Conduct outreach through door-to-door, phone, and email to engage residents in available services
  • Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including mandated reporting for child or adult abuse
Typical background
M.S.W. or M.A. degree in psychology, counseling, or related field and 2 years of full-time experience serving high needs populations

Skills & requirements

Required

M.s.w. Or M.A. In Psychology, Counseling, Or Related Field With 2 Years Of Experience Serving High-needs Populations, Or B.a./b.s. With 3 Years Of ExperienceExperience Working With Individuals Who Have Experienced Homelessness Or TraumaFamiliarity With Mental Health Diagnoses And Interventions Including Harm Reduction And Trauma-informed CareStrong Communication Skills And Ability To Navigate Language Barriers Using Translation ToolsProficient In Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, And Virtual Collaboration ToolsValid California Driver’s License, Current Auto Insurance, And Reliable Transportation

Stack & domain

Microsoft Office SuiteSalesforceVirtual Collaboration ToolsCrisis InterventionMandated ReportingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkSocial ServicesCase Management

About the role

Original posting from MidPen Housing via Greenhouse

About MidPen 

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

Property Name: Jessie Street

Property Type: Supportive

Case Manager II  

The Case Manager II plays a vital role in MidPen’s Resident Services team, supporting residents in supportive housing to maintain stability and achieve self-sufficiency. This role is essential to MidPen’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable housing and fostering thriving communities. Reporting to the Resident Services Manager, the Case Manager II works closely with residents, property management, and community partners to deliver impactful services. It’s an exciting time to join MidPen as we continue expanding our supportive housing portfolio and deepen our commitment to equity and resident well-being.   

Responsibilities:  

Deliver onsite programming and direct case management services to residents at high-complexity supportive housing sites  

Conduct outreach through door-to-door, phone, and email to engage residents in available services  

Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including mandated reporting for child or adult abuse  

Facilitate individual and group services that promote independent living, wellness, and recovery  

Collaborate with residents to set and achieve personal and professional goals  

Manage and evaluate services provided by third-party partners and community agencies  

Partner with Property Management and Resident Services teams to address resident concerns and support community building 

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

You support residents in achieving housing stability and personal growth through direct services and community partnerships.  

M.S.W. or M.A. in psychology, counseling, or related field with 2 years of experience serving high-needs populations, or B.A./B.S. with 3 years of experience  

Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness or trauma  

Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and interventions including harm reduction and trauma-informed care  

Strong communication skills and ability to navigate language barriers using translation tools  

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and virtual collaboration tools  

Valid California Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation  

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel between properties  

Education and Experience:  

M.S.W. or M.A. degree in psychology, counseling, or related field and 2 years of full-time experience serving high needs populations (mental illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders) or B.A. or B.S. degree in the same fields with 3 years full-time experience serving these populations  

Experience working with and serving people who have experienced homelessness  

Experience working with high needs or high acuity populations that have experienced trauma  

Experience using and administering multiple assessment tools and interpreting information/data derived from assessments  

Experience supporting program and service implementation and coordination  

Experience collaborating with local service providers  

Pay Range  

$80,080.00- $90,090.00 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

Health Insurance 

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Employee Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Source: MidPen Housing careers (Greenhouse)

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