Job Description

Job Location: Hotel San Carlos - San Carlos, CA 94070
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Position Summary:
LifeMoves is seeking an experienced human services professional to assist with the delivery of high quality shelter based services to homeless male individuals in Santa Clara County. Position requires excellent all-around communication skills (electronically, face to face, presentations, with clients, staff and the community which LifeMoves serves) a background working with multidisciplinary medical & social work team, an understanding of conflict resolution techniques, and an eye for detail. The work environment is fast paced and the LVN must be flexible in their approach to the many facets of the role. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the issues related to homelessness, physical and mental health, co-occurring disorders and marginalized populations.
Essential Functions:
- Completes case management assessment on all Veteran Medical Respite caseload entering
- Develops, implements and revises individual case plans and consistently monitors progress toward goals.
- Provides on-going supportive and/or case management and respite functions in accordance with the problems, needs and strategies identified within the case plan in order to help the clients achieve the stated goals and objectives. This includes communicating regularly with the Veterans Administration medical professionals, social workers, and family members, regarding clients treatment progress, etc., when appropriate.
- Assists Veterans to gain access to public and Veteran benefits in accordance with their goals and treatment plans.
- Works with supervisory assistance to evaluate possible courses decisions regarding client status and makes decisions where there is no opportunity to seek supervisory assistance.
- Consults and cooperates with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management, advocacy, and follow up with the focus on attaining treatment goals specific to respite services, work readiness and housing readiness.
- Provides crisis management for clients; makes linkages for interventions as appropriate.
- Maintains Veteran and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
- Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature

Qualifications:
- Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with other agencies
- Experience working with medically fragile populations
- Automobile, valid drivers license and proof of insurance required
- Understanding of the issues faced by disenfranchised populations
- Bi-lingual capabilities are helpful
Education and Work Experience
- Prefer a minimum of two years experience working with marginalized and homeless populations with limited ability to access necessary services
Physical Activity Requirements:
- Ability to lift/support at least 30 lbs. as needed
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend frequently
- Ability to sit and keyboard as needed