Housing Stability Case Manager - Onsite, Full-Time

The People Concern; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

etc.

Job summary

The People Concern is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for the 1603- Housing Retention program at The Mayer in Los Angeles, CA. This 100% onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a full-time, non-exempt status, reporting to the Program Manager.

You will support homeless clients to achieve housing stability, working with DMH and DHS partners, implementing harm-reduction and trauma-informed care, and coordinating services to meet individualized needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience with homeless individuals and a social work/mental health bachelor’s degree OR 2 years direct mental health/case management experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Knowledge of issues faced by a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 high-acuity Clients for intensive case management services (up to 40 if low acuity).
• Develop relationships with Clients to promote independence and improved health.
• Coordinate with LA County DMH and DHS programs for better treatment team coordination.
• Engage Clients with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and housing-first principles.
• Assist in screening, intake, and enrollment of Clients; orientation to policies and goals.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and functional needs assessments for treatment planning.
• Develop quarterly collaborative goal plans to improve quality of life and health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation in electronic databases.
• Ensure all Client documents are complete and properly filed.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and agency guidelines.
• Assist Clients in applying for benefits and coordinating access to primary health care and other services.
• Transport Clients in a personal vehicle to appointments and sites in the LA area.
• Support Clients by teaching life skills such as budgeting, housekeeping, meal prep, appointment scheduling, health maintenance, and socialization.
• Communicate effectively with property managers and third-party partners.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Adapt workload as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

The People Concern is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for the 1603- Housing Retention program at The Mayer in Los Angeles, CA. This 100% onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a full-time, non-exempt status, reporting to the Program Manager.

You will support homeless clients to achieve housing stability, working with DMH and DHS partners, implementing harm-reduction and trauma-informed care, and coordinating services to meet individualized needs.