Position Overview
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Safe Parking Program team as the Rose Canyon, Swing Shift, Site supervisor. In this role, you can use your direct service experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Site Supervisor plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by partnering with families & individuals living in their vehicles and working towards housing stability. This position reports directly to the Safe Parking Program Manager and works closely with the Safe Parking Case Managers and the rest of the Safe Parking team.
Responsibilities
- Identify service gaps / needs and collaborate with others to ensure coordination with the best resources to maximize client success
- Provide regular supervision to Safe Parking Case Managers
- Monitor and support the quality-of-service delivery and morale of case management staff
- Communicate routine program needs to Safe Parking Program Manager
- Resolve client concerns and conflicts and / or recognize when the situation must be escalated
- Work with Safe Parking Program Manager to ensure and arrange necessary staffing coverage
- Regularly review staff's documentation efforts in electronic client records system
- Assist in compiling daily and monthly data for required reporting
- Work collaboratively with other JFS staff and service providers to ensure comprehensive services for program participants
- Conduct intake and assessments for new participants within 3 days of program enrollment
- Develop service plans with a focus on financial stability and re-housing
- Provide individualized resources and referrals to community programs to increase access to supportive services
- Provide regular and on-going follow-up with clients on caseload
- Advocate for families and individuals living in their cars to support client-driven housing stabilization outcomes
- Understand current housing resources and social service supports in San Diego
- Engage in motivational interviewing and budgeting with families to support their transition to more permanent housing
- Support individuals with housing interviews and housing site visits, attending with them if necessary
- Perform quality data entry using multiple database software, collect required information from clients
- Assist clients in gathering and organizing documents needed to secure stabile housing
- Other duties as assigned
Skills / Experience / Abilities That Are a Must-Have
At least one-year experience in a similar role working with housing / homelessness case management services, self-sufficiency services, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceExcellent communication and desire to work in a team environmentKnowledge of local social services / community resourcesComfort in using a computerized client management systemExperience working with people in crisis, implementing brief interventions and researching resources that address the impacts of povertySensitivity to cultural differences present in the organizations / programs service populationAbility to show an unconditional positive regard for clients who turn to the Safe Parking Program for supportAbility to offer problem solving, leadership, and customer service skills in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work regular evenings hours and weekend daysComfort working in an environment where multiple languages are spokenSkills / Abilities We'd Like You to Have
Bachelor's degree in social work or social service / health-related field is preferred, but not requiredPrevious use of HMIS system is preferredPrevious training in Motivational Interviewing is preferredKnowledge of San Diego County housing and emergency resourcesBilingual Spanish and English preferredImportant Notice
Please submit a resume and cover letter on your application.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often lifesaving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner inMoving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Equal Opportunity Employer
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