Field-Based Case Manager & Recovery Coach (Homeless Housing)

Mental Health America of Los Angeles; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is seeking a Personal Service Coordinator to join our street outreach and housing support team. You will collaborate with an integrated mobile team to engage homeless individuals, develop recovery plans, and link clients to permanent housing and benefits.

The role requires field-based work, strong psychosocial rehab experience, and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of outreach psychosocial rehab services to homeless/disabled populations required.
• Flexible schedule to include some evenings or weekends; on-call cell phone services.
• CPR and first aid certificates preferred.
• Ability to provide services in the field (member’s home or outreach locations).
• Culturally and linguistically responsive interventions within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated mobile team to provide street outreach and link to housing.
• Provide outreach and engagement to homeless individuals through a sustained process.
• Develop mental health treatment recovery plans with members outlining goals and needs.
• Assist with securing independent stable housing and accessing funding.
• Provide transportation to services and accompany individuals on public transport.
• Offer life skills training to improve daily living activities.
• Mentor, advocate, and educate members to reach recovery goals.
• Participate in trainings to learn new interventions for this population.
• Advocate for members to obtain housing and health benefits.
• Maintain records and ensure billing and QA documentation.

Skills

Outreach

Case management

Housing support

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is seeking a Personal Service Coordinator to join our street outreach and housing support team. You will collaborate with an integrated mobile team to engage homeless individuals, develop recovery plans, and link clients to permanent housing and benefits.

The role requires field-based work, strong psychosocial rehab experience, and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.