Case Manager Outreach
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Pay: $25.50-$38.50
This is an onsite position
ABOUT LIFEMOVES
LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.
POSITION PURPOSE
LifeMoves | Kaiser partners with emergency departments at four Kaiser hospitals across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The team connects individuals experiencing homelessness to community resources, housing support, and medical care at the time of hospital discharge. The program’s goal is to reduce hospital readmissions, improve health outcomes, and increase housing stability through compassionate and coordinated support.
The Kaiser Outreach case manager reports to the Program Director and supports hospital-referred clients by coordinating post-discharge care and linking them to housing and community resources. The position plays a key role in supporting people moving toward safe, stable housing and greater self-sufficiency. They provide case management services, life skills support, and resource connections and work in partnership with clients to set goals, celebrate progress, and overcome challenges. Using a trauma-informed and a strength-based approach, this position builds trust and respect, making sure clients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey.
Key responsibilities include supporting clients by connecting them to services, building support networks, advocating for equitable access, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Beyond working directly with clients, this role may help to improve the overall program by sharing ideas, identifying service gaps, and helping strengthen community relationships. This role maintains clear documentation, contributes to program planning and reporting, and models professional, ethical behavior and works closely with their teammates to provide high-quality, coordinated care. Through their efforts, staff empower clients to grow their strengths, reach their goals, and build a better future.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Support and Case Management
- Develop and maintain individualized case plans focused on housing, employment, benefits, and overall well-being, based on each client’s strengths and goals.
- Support clients with housing searches, employment readiness, benefits enrollment (e.g., General Assistance, CalFresh, CAPI), and skill-building activities such as budgeting and daily living.
- Connect clients to healthcare providers and community resources, and assist with coordination, scheduling, and transportation as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and outcome tracking in HMIS and the agency’s client management system.
- Advocate for client needs and rights when working with partners, landlords, employers, or service agencies; provide mediation and conflict resolution support as needed.
- Provide calm, trauma-informed crisis response and ensure all client services align with ethical standards and agency values.
Resource Connection and Community Collaboration
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and system partners (e.g., VA, APS, CPS, Probation) to support clients and improve access to resources.
- Serve as a liaison between LifeMoves and community stakeholders by sharing information, coordinating services, and promoting trauma-informed care practices.
General Agency Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly case conferences, monthly trainings, and regular supervision to strengthen skills.
- Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying learnings to daily work.
- Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and uphold agency standards.
- Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed or as schedule describes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.
Kaiser Team Responsibilities
- Act as the point of contact at medical facilities when needed to advocate and support client care.
- Meet with patients referred through the Kaiser Emergency Department, conduct needs assessments, create individualized case plans in collaboration with clients, and apply appropriate interventions to support each client's immediate and long-term stability.
- Facilitate external service linkages, including housing, healthcare, and other community resources, to promote continuity of care after hospital discharge.
- On-call remote triage case management coverage for two weekends per month.