Housing Case Manager

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Housing Case Manager to partner with community organizations, government agencies, and property owners to secure living arrangements and negotiate terms.

You will manage lease agreements for short-term and long-term housing, ensuring accurate rent calculations and subsidy processing. The role requires a background in housing assistance or behavioral health support, valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a team with on-call

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with required experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Knowledge of housing needs of individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly housing inspections and address client-reported issues.
• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and targeted housing case management.
• Complete documentation as required and support billable services.
• Locate housing opportunities and manage lease agreements.
• Prepare subsidy applications and maintain client housing files.
• Assist in rent collection and help clients obtain required documents.
• Conduct housing screenings and assessments using the coordinated entry system.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Client advocacy

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Housing Case Manager

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional A21 North Coastal ACT, Oceanside, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4765

Salary Range: $26.00 To $28.00 Hourly

At TURNour mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Work with community organizations, government agencies and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits, and move-in terms on behalf of clients. Manage lease agreements for short-term, transitional, and permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct weekly housing inspection, follow reporting requirements, and work with clients to remediate issues.
• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and targeted case management services to assist clients in meeting basic needs and housing needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Locate housing opportunities to meet short-term, transitional, and permanent housing needs and manage lease agreements.
• Prepare subsidy applications, maintain client housing files, and ensure rent calculations are accurate.
• Assist in monthly tenant rent collection, transport clients to housing locations and help them secure required documents for housing placement.
• Conduct housing screenings and assessments utilizing the coordinated entry system required.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year experience or associate degree and 3 years' experience or 5 years' relevant experience. Verify this is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Knowledge of housing needs of individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

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OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.