Housing-First Case Manager: Rapid Permanent Housing

Hope the Mission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope the Mission is seeking a Housing-Focused Case Manager to provide individualized, housing-first case management in interim housing programs in Los Angeles. You will aim for rapid permanent housing placement using low-barrier and trauma-informed approaches, with strong documentation and cross-team collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or equivalent experience, 1–3 years of homelessness services experience, and proficiency with HMIS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year in homeless services, housing navigation, or case management OR minimum 3 years with homelessness populations.
• Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, and motivational interviewing practices.
• Knowledge of HUD guidelines, subsidized housing programs, and Coordinated Entry System preferred.
• Experience with HMIS or similar data systems preferred.
• Background checks and pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-first case management with rapid permanent housing emphasis.
• Assess barriers, eligibility, and resources for housing.
• Develop and update Housing Action Plans with goals for permanent housing.
• Maintain regular contact focusing on housing progress, problem-solving, and motivation.
• Assist with housing navigation activities: applications, referrals, documents, interviews, viewings, leases, move-in.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services / Psychology or equivalent

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Client Track

Job description

Hope the Mission is seeking a Housing-Focused Case Manager to provide individualized, housing-first case management in interim housing programs in Los Angeles. You will aim for rapid permanent housing placement using low-barrier and trauma-informed approaches, with strong documentation and cross-team collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or equivalent experience, 1–3 years of homelessness services experience, and proficiency with HMIS and Microsoft Office.