About the Role
Hope House is an abstinence-based, recovery-focused shelter supporting adults experiencing homelessness and addiction. The Case Manager reports to the Hope House Program Manager and supports programmatic operations by providing case management and recovery-focused services to participants. This position ensures safe operations, consistent implementation of program policies, accurate data collection and reporting, and high-quality participant engagement. The main goal is to address the needs of shelter participants and cultivate a transformational community to support their transition to drug treatment or stable/permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned caseload of up to 25 program participants.
- Conduct interviews and administer assessments to understand client needs, situations, and potential risks.
- Gather relevant information about the client’s background, family dynamics, living conditions, or any other relevant factors.
- Create an Individual Transition Plan outlining specific goals, objectives, and interventions.
- Establish and maintain relationships with partner organizations and referring agencies.
- Monitor participant progress and reassess needs to ensure goal plan relevance and effectiveness.
- Educate and empower participants with knowledge and skills for self-sufficiency.
- Respond to and manage crisis situations.
- Maintain appropriate, professional, and ethical boundaries.
- Be punctual, flexible, and reliable.
- Maintain accurate participant records on The Salvation Army Social Services Database and other required systems.
- Attend all required staff, Corps, and Divisional meetings and training.
- Facilitate small group instruction and facilitation as indicated on the program schedule.
- Attend community-based meetings as needed or requested by management.
- Identify appropriate resources, programs, and services and make referrals.
- Coordinate with various service providers to ensure holistic needs are met.
- Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special functions.
- Drive and/or escort participants to appointments or services.
- Perform data entry, data collection, and data reporting.
- Support program operations as staffing needs require.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Program Director or Program Manager.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience providing social services to marginalized populations, specifically adults in recovery, reentry, or drug treatment.
- Minimum of one year experience providing case management or demonstrated experience in peer mentorship, group facilitation, treatment plans, or working with program participants.
- Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CA Driver's License.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).
- Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Employee acknowledges The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church.
- Employee agrees that their relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee shall not undermine its religious mission.
- Employee agrees and understands that their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
- Employment is of an “at-will” nature.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point).
- Strong data entry, data collection, and data reporting skills.
- Ability to work with adults with extreme behavioral health challenges.
- Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
- Ability to express empathy and foster a collaborative alliance.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with little direct supervision.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong electronic communication skills.
- Knowledge of San Francisco social services, government resources, community resources, healthcare services, mental health support, and housing services.
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed environment.
- Culturally competent and able to work with a highly diverse population.
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of two years of experience providing social services
- Minimum of one year experience providing case management
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- Community Health Worker Certificate (Preferred)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Preferred)
Benefits
- First Aid and CPR certification (company provided)
- Tuberculosis clearance (company provided)
About the Company
- Hope House is an abstinence-based, recovery-focused shelter that supports the housing and recovery needs of adults experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction.
- The program is designed to guide participants on their journey toward recovery, stability, and self-sufficiency.
- Onsite services include case management, life skills, recovery support, benefits acquisition, and connections to withdrawal management and detox, as well as streamlined access to residential drug treatment.
- The program also helps participants secure placement into sober living, permanent supportive housing or other suitable opportunities.
- The Salvation Army Social Services Database
- The Salvation Army
