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St. Vincent De Paul Village·San Diego, California
Case Manager I · $22 - $25/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 289 posted behavioral health roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 40% below the San Diego, California median for behavioral health roles.
The Case Manager conducts intake interviews and develops individualized service plans to help clients achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency. They also provide ongoing support by connecting clients to essential resources, public benefits, and healthcare services while maintaining accurate documentation in HMIS.
At Father Joe's Villages, shelter is more than providing a safe place to sleep. It is an opportunity to help individuals build stability, reconnect with resources, and take meaningful steps toward permanent housing.
The Transitional Bridge Shelter provides short-term shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through housing-focused case management, resource navigation, and coordinated support, we help guests overcome barriers and move toward long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Our Case Managers play an important role in that journey. Every day, they build trusting relationships, help clients navigate complex systems, connect individuals to critical resources, and support progress toward housing and personal goals.
This is a direct-service role that combines case management, housing-focused planning, resource coordination, advocacy, and crisis support. Successful Case Managers are compassionate, organized, and comfortable working with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, financial hardship, and other barriers to stability.
Success in this role means building strong relationships with clients, helping individuals access services and resources, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting measurable progress toward housing and self-sufficiency goals. You'll help clients overcome barriers, improve stability, and move closer to permanent housing and long-term success.
The Role
Conduct intake interviews and comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths, needs, goals, and service priorities.
Develop, implement, monitor, and update individualized service plans focused on housing stability, income growth, long-term self-sufficiency, and changing client needs.
Maintain an assigned caseload and provide ongoing case management support to help clients achieve established goals.
Connect clients to housing resources, public benefits, healthcare services, behavioral health treatment, employment programs, substance use treatment, and community-based support.
Assist clients with applications for Social Security benefits, disability programs, public assistance, and other income support.
Provide advocacy, problem-solving support, crisis intervention, and service coordination to address immediate and ongoing client needs.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year of experience working with vulnerable populations and a valid California Driver's License are required.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support coordinated service delivery.
Complete timely and accurate case notes, assessments, referrals, and service documentation in HMIS and other required systems.
Complete required trainings and policy acknowledgments and perform other duties as assigned.
Desirable Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with underserved, vulnerable, or at-risk populations in a social services, housing, behavioral health, or related setting.
Experience working in homelessness services, shelters, housing programs, outreach, or human services environments preferred.
Valid California Driver's Licenserequired.
Key Competencies
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing,strengths-based engagement, and person-centered service approaches.
Understanding ofhomelessness, housing resources, public benefits, crisis intervention practices, and community-based services.
Ability to assess client needs and coordinate services across multiple systems.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability toestablishtrust while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in crisis situations and emotionally challenging environments.
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
Ability to manage multiple clients, competing priorities, and deadlines effectively.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic case management systems, including HMIS.
Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Commitment to serving individuals with compassion, respect, empathy, empowerment, and dignity.
This is a full-time position that combines shelter-based case management, client engagement, resource coordination, housing-focused planning, and participation in multidisciplinary team activities. While the typical schedule is Monday through Friday, occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support client needs, program operations, and organizational priorities.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated starting pay range for this role is $22.00 to $25.30 per hour, paid out bi-weekly. Final placement and starting pay rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees also have access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources to support work-life balance and overall well-being.
Join an organization deeply rooted in Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity. Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals experiencing homelessness access the resources, support, and opportunities needed to achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency. Work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to Housing First principles, trauma-informed care, and long-term client success. Grow your skills in case management, housing services, client advocacy, and community-based support while helping individuals build stronger, more stable futures.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, license or certification verification, driving record review, and other requirements relevant to the role. These checks are conducted following a conditional offer of employment.
Father Joe's Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Market context
In California, Case Manager I roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates with both direct service experience and practical knowledge of housing programs and harm reduction models. This position calls for a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, plus one to two years serving vulnerable populations, and strong MS Office skills. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review key details faster. Before applying, match your experience to housing or supportive services work and note examples of documentation and client coordination.
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