JOSE DE JESUS ESCOBAR
Heber,CA
Summary
Dedicated social services professional with experience as a Case Manager and Housing Navigator in the CalAIM program. Skilled in client assessment, care coordination, housing placement, resource navigation, advocacy, and case documentation. Experienced in connecting individuals and families to housing, healthcare, and community resources while supporting housing stability and improved client outcomes. Strong communicator and compassionate advocate committed to providing client-centered services.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Navigator
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
Imperial, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Guided clients in accessing housing resources and securing safe, stable, affordable housing options.
- Conducted client assessments to identify housing needs, barriers, and eligibility for available programs and community resources.
- Coordinated with landlords, property managers, social service agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support successful housing placement.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records while documenting services, referrals, progress, and outcomes in accordance with program requirements.
- Advocated for clients by helping them understand available resources, eligibility requirements, and housing-related processes.
- Followed CalAIM program guidelines, organizational policies, and confidentiality requirements when providing client services.
Case Manager, Migrant Shelter
Catholic Charities
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Coordinated case assignments to ensure safe and effective care for clients.
- Review client documentation to determine program eligibility, conduct program orientation and assessment for newly enrolled clients.
- Scheduled phone and in-person meetings with clients to comply with program requirements.
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' needs, goals, and current circumstances to develop individualized care plans.
- Built relationships with community partners to streamline care coordination and enhance service delivery.
- Provided immediate support to 350 family units and single clients experiencing urgent needs or crisis situations.
- Represented clients' needs to other agencies, government entities, and service providers to ensure access to necessary support.
Child Care
ICOE
El Centro, CA
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Ensured healthy environment for children by maintaining clean facilities and adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Facilitated safe drop-off/pick-up transitions through open communication with parents and vigilant supervision of children.
- Enhanced language development by conducting engaging storytelling sessions and reading age-appropriate books.
Shelter Staff Member, Migrant Shelter
IEM
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Support and assist guests with their shelter needs as they arise, per client's direction, (hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, bedding, and food)
- Informed shelter guests by communicating essential information regarding services and procedures.
- Assisted guests with shelter needs by providing hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, bedding, and food based on individual requests.
- Maintain safety and security of shelter property, and report concerns to shelter Manager.
- Ensure the privacy of guest personal information and safety of guests.
- Conducted comprehensive inventory of shelter supplies to ensure availability for guests. and other required activities and duties as assigned.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Imperial Valley College
06-2019
Skills
- Case management
- Client support
- Organizational skills
- Time prioritization
- Housing resource assessment
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Community resource navigation
- Problem-solving
- Client support
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Bilingual
Personal Information
Title: CASE MANAGER
Timeline
Housing Navigator
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
11.2025 - Current
Case Manager, Migrant Shelter
Catholic Charities
11.2023 - 04.2025
Shelter Staff Member, Migrant Shelter
IEM
01.2023 - 08.2023
Child Care
ICOE
04.2020 - 03.2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Imperial Valley College