Case Manager, ODR Project Based Housing - Bloom (SPA 8)

The People Concern; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

TELUS Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / AD&D

Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disabil

Job summary

The People Concern in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Case Manager for the ODR Project Based Housing team. The role supports clients recently released from jail, moving from homelessness to permanent supportive housing, delivering intensive case management and advocacy.

You will work with a diverse caseload, collaborate with health and social services, coordinate transportation, and help clients access benefits, housing stability, and independent living skills in a trauma-informed, harm-reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or a minimum two (2) years' case management experience with homelessness, preferably with mental illness/substance use, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
• Able to transport clients in your vehicle
• Able to pass a background check for jail clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management
• Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers
• Skill in non-violent crisis intervention
• Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Detail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse and marginalized client caseload of 20 justice-involved clients experiencing many barriers including homelessness, trauma, medical, mental health and substance use.
• Maintain weekly contact with all clients and document contact in County approved database.
• Ensure that case management services reflect the Whatever It Takes model emphasizing customer choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care and psycho-social rehabilitation.
• Link clients to medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resources.
• Assist clients in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled.
• Participate in court hearings and submit court progress reports.
• Ensure each client on caseload has an up-to-date biopsychosocial assessment.
• Develop and review goal plans to improve housing stability and overall well-being.
• Maintain a complete, accurate, current client file with documents and data in agency records and electronic databases.
• Document all client contacts in PIP format and per Housing Department productivity expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and applicable guidelines.
• Coordinate appointments, transportation, and follow-up services for health care and community resources.
• Transport clients to agencies and providers in the greater Los Angeles area to increase community support and reintegration.
• Develop trusting relationships focusing on independence and health maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and utilize them for wrap-around services.
• Assist clients with daily activities, scheduling, budgeting, socialization, health maintenance, and recovery progress.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in weekly meetings and trainings.

Skills

Case management knowledge

Non-violent crisis intervention

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years case management experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Role: Case Manager - ODR Project Based Housing

Reports to: Program Manager

Program: 1602-DHS ODR

Department: Permanent Housing

Location: Bloom (Magnolia Bloom) - 1770 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, California 90813

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Summary

In partnership with the Department of Health (DHS) and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry (ODR) Team the ODR Case Manager will work with clients recently released from jail, who are moving from homelessness to in permanent supportive housing, to provide intensive case management. Clients represent a diverse group with experiences of complex trauma, and who are facing medical, mental health and substance use barriers. The Case Manager collaborates with clients to learn independent living skills and other life-skills vital to success in maintaining permanent housing. Clients remain in the case manager program for as long as they require subsidized housing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a diverse and marginalized client caseload of 20 justice-involved clients experiencing many barriers including history of homelessness, complex trauma, medical, mental health and substance use.
• Maintain weekly contact with all clients and document contact in County approved database.
• Ensure that case management services to clients are reflective of the "Whatever It Takes" model, which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care and psycho-social rehabilitation.
• Link clients to appropriate medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resources.
• Assist clients in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled.
• Participate in court hearings and submit court progress reports.
• Ensure that each client on caseload has an up-to-date and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
• Collaborate with each client to develop creative goal plans aimed at improving overall well-being and housing stability; review and update quarterly and upon completion of goals.
• Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current client file with all required documents and data in agency records and electronic databases.
• Document all client contacts in PIP format (Purpose, Intervention, Plan) and in accordance with Housing Department productivity expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines.
• Responsible for coordinating appointments, transportation, and follow-up services for clients accessing primary health care, mental health care, recovery services, and other community resources.
• Transport clients in your vehicle to various agencies and healthcare providers in the greater Los Angeles area to increase community support services and community reintegration.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
• Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients.
• Assist clients with becoming involved in daily activities, scheduling and attending appointments, budgeting, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery.
• Work cooperatively and cohesively with other clients of the staff team, including participation in weekly staff meetings and staff trainings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or a minimum two (2) years' case management experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, preferably those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
• Able to transport clients in your vehicle
• Able to pass a background check for jail clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management
• Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers
• Skill in non-violent crisis intervention
• Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs
• Detail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
• Bachelor's degree

Work Environment:

• Combination of field and office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

1. Act as a role model
2. Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
3. Continuously learn and improve
4. Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
5. Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
6. Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
7. Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates