Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager - Part Time
ABOUT LIFEMOVES
LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site‑based programs and community outreach.
POSITION PURPOSE
LifeMoves | Montgomery Street Inn (MSI) provides interim supportive housing in San Jose to 90 individual males. Clients receive support to build self‑sufficiency and return to housing stability through employment, housing, benefits, physical and behavioral health services. The Licensed Vocational Nurse plays a key role in supporting clients moving toward safe, stable housing and greater self‑sufficiency, providing case management, life‑skills support, and resource connections. Using a trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approach, the role builds trust, encourages progress, and addresses challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop, implement, and update individualized client case plans addressing housing, employment, benefits, health, and overall well‑being.
Support clients in housing searches, employment readiness, benefits enrollment, life‑skills development, and document preparation.
Coordinate client access to physical and behavioral healthcare, including scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
Serve as a liaison with community partners to connect clients with necessary resources.
Advocate for clients’ rights and needs, including mediation and conflict resolution with landlords, employers, and agencies.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client documentation, case notes, reports, and outcome tracking using HMIS and internal client management systems.
Track client progress, program outcomes, housing placements, employment milestones, and partnership effectiveness.
Provide calm and supportive crisis intervention and connect clients to appropriate services.
Participate in weekly case conferences, monthly trainings, and regular supervision.
Complete all required trainings, including first 90‑day mandatory trainings (CPR, MHFA, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, HMIS, internal database training) and ongoing Relias Learning Management System courses.
Support daily program operations and site management, including inspections, cleaning, unit maintenance, and donation management.
Facilitate client‑centered groups, workshops, and educational sessions.
Conduct health and crisis assessments, provide referrals, monitor medication compliance, and promote general wellness.
Assist with placements in Board & Care, Hospice, and other facilities while educating clients on health management.
Be available for occasional evenings and weekends as needed and perform other duties assigned to support the program.
This is a part‑time position on Saturday & Sunday.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred, or High School Diploma/GED with 2–5 years of relevant experience; LVN license required.
Demonstrates care, respect, and empathy; committed to DEIB practices and creating a safe, non‑judgmental environment.
Maintains emotional regulation and de‑escalation skills for crisis situations.
Exhibits a growth mindset, openness to feedback, and curiosity about trauma‑informed care and client‑centered best practices.
Works effectively independently and collaboratively; communicates clearly and follows direction.
Maintains accurate, unbiased, and professional documentation of client interactions.
Highly organized with strong prioritization skills; proactively manages tasks and coordinates client care.
Proficient with technology, including phone/email systems, Microsoft Office, and client databases.
Advocates for clients in navigating complex systems and accessing benefits.
Identifies, leverages, and connects clients to housing, employment, health, and social services.
Builds and maintains strong partnerships with community organizations and system partners.
Confident facilitating client‑centered groups and educational sessions; possesses specialized knowledge in medical care, behavioral health, and wellness practices.
COMPETENCIES
Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to the team, actively seeks opportunities to contribute, and pursues higher service levels.
Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes approaches, and creates a learning environment.
Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
Proactive Collaboration: Seeks opportunities to partner, shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Travel Requirements
This position may require regular travel between agency sites, community partner locations, client service events, and internal and external meetings.
A valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Must be able to travel throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.
Occasional evening or weekend travel may be required.
Must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law and agency policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others, use hands or fingers, stand, walk, sit, reach, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Compensation And Benefits
This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)...
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non‑disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non‑membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non‑merit‑based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi‑cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.
If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.