Vocational Case Manager Jobs
Vocational Case Manager jobs are open across rehabilitation, workers' compensation, and behavioral health settings, hired at every level from entry-level case coordinator to senior VCM, across hospitals, insurance carriers, nonprofit agencies, and state vocational rehabilitation programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Shift: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $40-$50/hourly
Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 8:00AM-4:30PM
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 experiencing homelessness 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. During their stay, clients participate in holistic services tailored to each household’s unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability, including but not limited to accommodations, meals, laundry, case management, and therapy. The team supports clients with housing, employment, benefits, physical and behavioral health through case management, workshops, and connection to specialized resources.
The Montgomery Street Inn Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager (LVN CM) for the Veterans Medical Respite program (VMR) reports to the site Program Director and provides health education, supports clients with physical and mental health needs, offers crisis support, and helps navigate healthcare systems to connect clients with appropriate resources. This role connects veterans to housing, employment, and healthcare services while advocating for their needs and building community partnerships. The role also assists with daily site operations, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, monitors the site, responds to client needs, and supports client check-ins, group activities, and overall site coordination.
This position plays a key role in supporting people moving toward safe, stable housing and greater self-sufficiency. They provides case management services, life skills support, and resource connections and work in partnership with clients to set goals, celebrate progress, and overcome challenges. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, this position builds trust and respect, making sure clients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey.
Key responsibilities include supporting clients by connecting them to services, building support networks, facilitating groups and activities, advocating for equitable access, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Beyond working directly with clients, this role may help to improve the overall program by sharing ideas, identifying service gaps, and helping strengthen community relationships. This role maintains clear documentation, contributes to program planning and reporting, and models professional, ethical behavior and works closely with their teammates to provide high-quality, coordinated care. Through their efforts, staff empower clients to grow their strengths, reach their goals, and build a better future.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Support and Case Management
- Develop and maintain individualized case plans focused on housing, employment, benefits, and overall well-being, based on each client’s strengths and goals.
- Support clients with housing searches, employment readiness, benefits enrollment (e.g., General Assistance, CalFresh, CAPI), and skill-building activities such as budgeting and daily living.
- Connect clients to healthcare providers and community resources, and assist with coordination, scheduling, and transportation as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and outcome tracking in HMIS and the agency’s client management system.
- Advocate for client needs and rights when working with partners, landlords, employers, or service agencies; provide mediation and conflict resolution support as needed.
- Provide calm, trauma-informed crisis response and ensure all client services align with ethical standards and agency values.
Resource Connection and Community Collaboration
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and system partners (e.g., VA, APS, CPS, Probation) to support clients and improve access to resources.
- Serve as a liaison between LifeMoves and community stakeholders by sharing information, coordinating services, and promoting trauma-informed care practices.
General Agency Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly case conferences, monthly trainings, and regular supervision to strengthen skills.
- Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying what you learn to your daily work.
- Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and uphold agency standards.
- Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed or as schedule describes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.
Operations and Site Responsibilities
- Support daily site operations, including inspections, maintenance coordination, donation management, and general facility upkeep.
- Assist with maintaining clean, safe, and organized living environments.
- Facilitate group sessions or workshops that promote skill development and confidence.
Specialization Responsibilities
- Coordinate closely with Veterans Affairs programs and partners to support clients’ goals and service follow-up needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments, monitor medication compliance, and educate clients on wellness and self-care.
- Coordinate special diets, medical placements (e.g., Board & Care, Hospice), and referrals to support overall health stability.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree in related field preferred; or High School Diploma/GED with 2-5 years of equivalent experience in related field. Related fields may include direct involvement in peer advocacy, community outreach, housing services or roles within the homelessness services field. Additionally an LVN license is required.
- Technology: Comfortable using basic technology, including phone and messaging systems, email, Microsoft and Google Suites, and databases to complete administrative tasks and case management, reporting, and tracking outcomes.
Service Level Qualifications:
- Care, Respect, Empathy: Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and respect for all individuals. Emotional Regulation: Stays calm and supportive in stressful situations and uses de-escalation skills. Documentation: Maintains clear documentation and organization. Organization/Prioritization: Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Care Level Qualifications:
- Advocacy Skills: Actively advocates for clients in accessing benefits, navigating systems, and ensuring equitable treatment across agencies.
- Resource Identification: Able to identify and connect clients to housing, employment, health, and social services by leveraging community resources effectively.
- Research Skills: Uses strong analytical skills to research, track, and resolve client needs.
- Partnership Engagement: Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and service providers through communication and collaboration skills to strengthen client support networks.
- Group Facilitation Skills: Confident leading group discussions or workshops that promote learning, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Veteran Specific Knowledge: Specialized demonstrated knowledge in Veteran resources and support.
- Medical Specific Knowledge: Specialized demonstrated knowledge in medical resources and support.
COMPETENCIES
- Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
- Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self-improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
- Performance Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
- Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
- Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas, offering assistance, and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This role may include small amounts of travel to training and admin events
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 of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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) 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.
Shift: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $40-$50/hourly
Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 8:00AM-4:30PM
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 experiencing homelessness 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. During their stay, clients participate in holistic services tailored to each household’s unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability, including but not limited to accommodations, meals, laundry, case management, and therapy. The team supports clients with housing, employment, benefits, physical and behavioral health through case management, workshops, and connection to specialized resources.
The Montgomery Street Inn Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager (LVN CM) for the Veterans Medical Respite program (VMR) reports to the site Program Director and provides health education, supports clients with physical and mental health needs, offers crisis support, and helps navigate healthcare systems to connect clients with appropriate resources. This role connects veterans to housing, employment, and healthcare services while advocating for their needs and building community partnerships. The role also assists with daily site operations, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, monitors the site, responds to client needs, and supports client check-ins, group activities, and overall site coordination.
This position plays a key role in supporting people moving toward safe, stable housing and greater self-sufficiency. They provides case management services, life skills support, and resource connections and work in partnership with clients to set goals, celebrate progress, and overcome challenges. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, this position builds trust and respect, making sure clients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey.
Key responsibilities include supporting clients by connecting them to services, building support networks, facilitating groups and activities, advocating for equitable access, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Beyond working directly with clients, this role may help to improve the overall program by sharing ideas, identifying service gaps, and helping strengthen community relationships. This role maintains clear documentation, contributes to program planning and reporting, and models professional, ethical behavior and works closely with their teammates to provide high-quality, coordinated care. Through their efforts, staff empower clients to grow their strengths, reach their goals, and build a better future.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Support and Case Management
- Develop and maintain individualized case plans focused on housing, employment, benefits, and overall well-being, based on each client’s strengths and goals.
- Support clients with housing searches, employment readiness, benefits enrollment (e.g., General Assistance, CalFresh, CAPI), and skill-building activities such as budgeting and daily living.
- Connect clients to healthcare providers and community resources, and assist with coordination, scheduling, and transportation as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and outcome tracking in HMIS and the agency’s client management system.
- Advocate for client needs and rights when working with partners, landlords, employers, or service agencies; provide mediation and conflict resolution support as needed.
- Provide calm, trauma-informed crisis response and ensure all client services align with ethical standards and agency values.
Resource Connection and Community Collaboration
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and system partners (e.g., VA, APS, CPS, Probation) to support clients and improve access to resources.
- Serve as a liaison between LifeMoves and community stakeholders by sharing information, coordinating services, and promoting trauma-informed care practices.
General Agency Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly case conferences, monthly trainings, and regular supervision to strengthen skills.
- Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying what you learn to your daily work.
- Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and uphold agency standards.
- Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed or as schedule describes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.
Operations and Site Responsibilities
- Support daily site operations, including inspections, maintenance coordination, donation management, and general facility upkeep.
- Assist with maintaining clean, safe, and organized living environments.
- Facilitate group sessions or workshops that promote skill development and confidence.
Specialization Responsibilities
- Coordinate closely with Veterans Affairs programs and partners to support clients’ goals and service follow-up needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments, monitor medication compliance, and educate clients on wellness and self-care.
- Coordinate special diets, medical placements (e.g., Board & Care, Hospice), and referrals to support overall health stability.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree in related field preferred; or High School Diploma/GED with 2-5 years of equivalent experience in related field. Related fields may include direct involvement in peer advocacy, community outreach, housing services or roles within the homelessness services field. Additionally an LVN license is required.
- Technology: Comfortable using basic technology, including phone and messaging systems, email, Microsoft and Google Suites, and databases to complete administrative tasks and case management, reporting, and tracking outcomes.
Service Level Qualifications:
- Care, Respect, Empathy: Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and respect for all individuals. Emotional Regulation: Stays calm and supportive in stressful situations and uses de-escalation skills. Documentation: Maintains clear documentation and organization. Organization/Prioritization: Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Care Level Qualifications:
- Advocacy Skills: Actively advocates for clients in accessing benefits, navigating systems, and ensuring equitable treatment across agencies.
- Resource Identification: Able to identify and connect clients to housing, employment, health, and social services by leveraging community resources effectively.
- Research Skills: Uses strong analytical skills to research, track, and resolve client needs.
- Partnership Engagement: Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and service providers through communication and collaboration skills to strengthen client support networks.
- Group Facilitation Skills: Confident leading group discussions or workshops that promote learning, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Veteran Specific Knowledge: Specialized demonstrated knowledge in Veteran resources and support.
- Medical Specific Knowledge: Specialized demonstrated knowledge in medical resources and support.
COMPETENCIES
- Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
- Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self-improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
- Performance Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
- Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
- Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas, offering assistance, and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This role may include small amounts of travel to training and admin events
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 of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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) 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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vocational case manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a related field
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience coordinating vocational rehabilitation plans for clients with disabilities or injuries
- Knowledge of return-to-work planning, job analysis, and labor market research
- Proficiency with case management software and electronic documentation systems
- Familiarity with ADA, FMLA, and applicable state workers' compensation regulations
Tips for Your Vocational Case Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Hospitals, workers' compensation carriers, and state VR agencies each weight different competencies. Highlight caseload size and vocational outcomes on rehab resumes, but shift to cost-containment and return-to-work timelines when applying to insurance carriers.
List your CRC or CDMS credential prominently
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Disability Management Specialist credentials often appear in job requirements as preferred or required. Put them in your resume header, not buried in a skills section, so hiring managers spot them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vocational case manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by funding source, not just title
Many vocational case manager postings use different titles depending on who funds them: state VR programs post rehabilitation counselor roles, while insurers post disability case manager or occupational health consultant positions. Search all three to avoid missing openings.
Prepare a job placement metrics narrative
Interviewers for vocational case manager roles routinely ask how you measure success with clients. Know your average weeks-to-placement, closure rates, or return-to-work percentages from past roles so you can answer with concrete, specific outcomes rather than general statements.
Negotiate licensure reimbursement and CEUs
Once you receive an offer, ask about continuing education reimbursement and licensure renewal support before accepting. Many agencies budget for this but don't volunteer it. It directly affects your credential maintenance costs over the life of your employment.
Vocational Case Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vocational case managers?
Enlyte, Paradigm, and Carolina Case Management & Rehabilitation Services are hiring the most vocational case managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, North Carolina, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at insurance carriers managing long-term disability claims and at state-funded vocational rehabilitation agencies.
How many vocational case manager jobs are remote?
About 73% of vocational case manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of telephonic case management in workers' compensation and disability insurance settings. Roles tied to in-person client assessments, job site visits, or state VR offices remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a vocational case manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a related field, then complete supervised clinical or field hours in a vocational or disability setting. Pursue your Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential once eligible, since many employers list it as required. Building experience in job placement, disability management, or occupational health strengthens your candidacy before moving into a full case management role.
Can you get a vocational case manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level vocational case manager roles exist, particularly at nonprofit agencies, state vocational rehabilitation programs, and community mental health organizations that hire new graduates. Emphasize internship or fieldwork hours, any caseload experience from related roles in social services or disability support, and your progress toward CRC eligibility. Some employers offer structured supervision tracks specifically designed for candidates still accumulating hours toward certification.
What does the vocational case manager interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect behavioral questions about managing complex caseloads, handling resistant clients, and coordinating with medical providers or employers. Some organizations add a written scenario exercise where you outline a rehabilitation or return-to-work plan. Final rounds at insurance carriers often include a conversation with a clinical or compliance supervisor focused on documentation standards and regulatory knowledge.
Where can I find and apply to vocational case manager jobs?
You can find and apply to vocational case manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, credentials, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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