The Case Manager works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility: Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers. Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs. Essential Duties: Provide case management and supportive services to meet the needs of each individual.      Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness.  Assess homeless individuals utilizing the Vulnerability Index (VI) SPDAT. Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services.  Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver’s License, Social Security Card). Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.  Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings. Coordinate with other outreach teams in joint outreach efforts.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.