Discharge Planner & Housing Advocate

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Circle the City in Downtown Phoenix seeks a Case Manager to lead the clinical team in discharge planning and connecting patients to community housing options. The role focuses on empowering patients to break homelessness cycles by securing eligible housing and supports.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document plans, and help patients access services like vocational rehab, mental health, and parenting skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required; BSW preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Bilingual Spanish highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning as primary responsibility within the clinical team.
• Attend daily team huddles, clinic staff meetings, and team meetings.
• Maintain documentation in the medical record for discharge plans.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans to permanent housing options.
• Connect patients with community services (vocational rehab, mental health, substance abuse, job readiness, parenting).
• Accompany patients on site visits to clarify discharge plans.
• Counsel patients on entitlements and facilitate applications.
• Keep team updated on patient progress toward discharge.
• Collect data for grants and projects as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

BSW preferred

Job description

Circle the City in Downtown Phoenix seeks a Case Manager to lead the clinical team in discharge planning and connecting patients to community housing options. The role focuses on empowering patients to break homelessness cycles by securing eligible housing and supports.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document plans, and help patients access services like vocational rehab, mental health, and parenting skills.