About Us: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 15 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.
Position Summary:
LifeMoves | Branham Lane, located in south San Jose, supports single adults and adult families/multi-generational households. The program offers on-site services and connections to additional resources, including assistance with housing searches and meeting basic needs. LifeMoves aims to help participants achieve self-sufficiency through various support services, such as financial workshops, resume building, nutrition guidance, and conflict resolution, with the ultimate goal of securing permanent housing.
LifeMoves is seeking an experienced LVN to assist with the delivery of high quality shelter based services to homeless individuals in Santa Clara County. 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.
Position Duties:
- Completes case management assessment of residents
- Develops, implements and revises individual case plans and consistently monitors progress toward client goals
- Provide on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the case/treatment plan
- Communicate regularly with medical professionals, social workers, and family members, regarding client’s treatment progress, etc., when appropriate
- Assists clients to gain access to benefits in accordance with 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
- Maintains 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
