Housing-First Case Manager: Rapid Path to Permanent Housing

Hope The Mission; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope the Mission is hiring a Housing-Focused Case Manager in Sun Valley, CA. The role delivers housing-first, low-barrier case management to participants in interim housing with emphasis on rapid placement into permanent housing.

You will conduct assessments, develop action plans, and maintain ongoing engagement while collaborating with staff and external housing partners to support stability and long-term housing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of homeless services, housing navigation, or case management experience OR 3+ years with homelessness experience.
• Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, and motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-first case management with a focus on rapid permanent housing placement.
• Conduct assessments to identify housing barriers and resources.
• Develop and update Housing Action Plans with measurable goals.
• Maintain regular contact with participants and support tenancy readiness.
• Document services accurately in HMIS or approved data systems.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Team collaboration

Ethical boundaries

HMIS proficiency

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

HMIS

Client Track

MS Office

Job description

Hope the Mission is hiring a Housing-Focused Case Manager in Sun Valley, CA. The role delivers housing-first, low-barrier case management to participants in interim housing with emphasis on rapid placement into permanent housing.

You will conduct assessments, develop action plans, and maintain ongoing engagement while collaborating with staff and external housing partners to support stability and long-term housing outcomes.