Case Manager - Housing (ICMS/PSH)

St. Joseph Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to provide essential case management services to individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. This role involves developing strong relationships with clients, assisting them in navigating housing applications, and providing ongoing support to ensure their successful integration into the community. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a strong understanding of housing programs and resources. Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable populations and help foster a supportive environment for those in need.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience providing services to vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site case management services to clients in housing projects.
• Assist clients with housing applications and eligibility documentation.
• Develop individualized service plans for clients.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of housing market

Experience with Harm Reduction

Motivational Interviewing

Critical Time Intervention

Housing First approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Related field degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Internet browsers

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Background

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Company Description

Brief Description of Principal Activities

Multifaceted intervention, prevention, and education services are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles. St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.

Job Description

Job Summary

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

The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:

• Provide high quality on-site case management services to residents of specific housing projects. Serve as the central point of contact for clients as they navigate the transition from “person experiencing homelessness” to “tenant living within the community.”
• In conjunction with the housing program manager and other case management staff, evaluate individuals and families for permanent housing. Assist individuals/families to establish eligibility for subsidized housing including the collection of all required documents and completion of all applications.

Essential Duties:

• Develop professional relationships with clients and maintain a caseload of project-based and/or tenant-based participants, conducting regular face-to-face case management sessions.
• Assist with the preparation of forms and any other documentation required for initial housing voucher approval with the Housing Authority (HACLA, LACDA, Brilliant Corners), including annual recertification thereafter.
• Project-based Case Managers will conduct regular on-site office hours at the assigned property.
• Conduct initial home visits upon a new tenant lease-up and ongoing quarterly home visits, or more often as determined by need.
• Conduct ongoing monthly case management sessions to housed individuals/families to monitor clients’ progress and to provide appropriate community referrals. This includes referrals to any needed services including health, mental health, education, and vocational training, serving as an advocate or liaison to other organizations on behalf of the client when needed.
• Provide education on topics pertaining to successful housing retention, decrease social isolation, and prevent relapse risks. This includes setting up and transporting clients on various field trips out into the community.
• Support clients in the development of independent living skills including money management and budgeting, housekeeping, nutrition and food preparation, social/recreational activities, and job training/placement (when appropriate) that will help them maintain independent living.
• Develop and implement an individualized service plan, in collaboration with each participant emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing short and long-term housing needs, financial stability, educational, mental health, substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, medication management, vocational training, immigration, legal issues, and any other risk factors that could impede permanent housing of self-sufficiency.
• Assist clients with maintaining medication and treatment regimens including accompanying/transporting clients to appointments in the community with health, mental health, and other care providers.
• Utilize a harm reduction, client-focused, and strengths-based model.
• Ensure case notes are entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) within 48 hours of completing a direct case management service with a client and submit notes weekly to be reviewed by the program manager.
• Manage client file organization, ensure appropriate forms are updated as required.
• Respond to urgent requests for assistance from clients or landlords.
• Provide new resident orientation as required.
• Develop close working relationships with all collaborating agencies, including property management and landlords.
• Participate in all meetings with collaborative agencies, and other community meetings as directed.

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish language preferred but not required.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of the housing market, housing programs, and resources. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.

Experience:

• One to two years’ experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Direct Reports:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use widely supported internet browsers.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out essential job-related functions.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to drive to various locations as needed to fulfill essential job-related duties.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding, and making and receiving telephone calls.

The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

EEO:

SJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Additional Information

Status: Full time/Exempt

Pay Range: $22-$24/hour

At St. Joseph Center, pay ranges are set using the best available market data for the job at the required location. To determine salary for a candidate, we consider the candidate's skills and capabilities for the job compared with expectations for the position.

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.