Case Manager - Permanent Supportive Housing

Penny-Lane-Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Bilingual Spanish differential

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is seeking a Case Manager for its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program in Lancaster, CA. The role involves direct case management for 20–40 residents, connecting them to benefits, housing links, and health services, while developing stabilization plans and ensuring safe, clean apartments.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience with vulnerable populations, with preference for bilingual Spanish; valid CA driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Criminology or Social Welfare preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience with vulnerable populations/transition-age youth.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management and support services to a caseload of 20–40 individuals/families.
• Assist participants in obtaining benefits, housing linkages, services and community resources.
• Develop housing stabilization plans and conduct apartment checks for safety and maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Full Time Sales Workers Lancaster, CA, US

Job Title: Case Manager PSH

We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning and development, we encourage you to apply today!

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Description

Penny Lane’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provides support services to chronically homeless individuals and helps residents maintain stable housing and achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency and quality of life possible. Case Manager will provide direct case management and support services to a caseload of 20-40 individuals/families who were formerly chronically homeless. Case Manager will assist participants in obtaining additional services needed including but not limited to benefits, housing linkages, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health/health services. Case Manager will also provide residents with referrals and linkages to community resources, as needed. In addition, Case Manager will collaboratively develop housing stabilization plans and strategies that create self-sufficiency and promote safety. Case Manager will be expected to meet both in the office and in residents’ apartments, and will conduct apartment checks to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and maintenance condition of the apartments.

The Case Manager is an energetic self-starter who is able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines, and work well under pressure.

Requirements:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Criminology or Social Welfare, Child Development, or other relevant fields especially with regard to homelessness and vulnerable youth and/or social services.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth in a public or private child welfare social services setting and/or specific experience working with transition-age youth and/or chronically homeless population.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location:

Lancaster, CA (Imagine Village II)

Position Shift:

Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary Range: $23.74 To $33.77 Hourly

Salary Range:

$23.74 - $33.77 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.