ICMS Case Manager

The Good Seed CDC; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused organization in California is seeking a dedicated Case Manager. This role involves providing high-quality case management services to homeless individuals and families, ensuring their access to health and social services. The ideal candidate will possess solid knowledge of homelessness-related issues, the ability to develop collaborative goals, and a dedication to our mission. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential. A valid California driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surrounding poverty and homelessness factors.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of services for homeless individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to homeless individuals.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and implement service plans.
• Ensure participants access health, mental health, and substance use services.
• Maintain a caseload of 15-20 program participants.

Skills

High-quality case management services

Conducting psychosocial assessments

Housing navigation

Developing professional relationships

Client-focused intervention

Tools

Reliable transportation

Valid California Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

We offer a quick turnaround after applying!

• Apply online.
• We will email you an assessment within 24 hrs.
• Schedule you for an interview within 48 hrs after applying.
• Extend an offer within 24 hrs or give you a free cup of coffee on us (Starbucks gift card).

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Our culture of doing meaningful work with people you enjoy through supporting and respecting each other.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Countless opportunities to grow and learn new skills.
• Competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, and a 403b Retirement Plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Are you looking to do meaningful and impactful work in the world with people you enjoy? Are you well-organized and a strategic problem solver, with an enthusiasm for owning and driving projects forward? Do you enjoy leading teams to accomplish meaningful goals? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Case Manager.

Who We Are

Our mission-driven organization focuses on doing meaningful and impactful work in the world. We believe that healthcare, housing, and a strong support network are crucial for everyone to thrive. And, it is our passion here to ensure that everyone has access to these essential services and support.

Our Core Values

• Dedication – We give our best and go above and beyond each and every day-to-day.
• Collaboration – We work together as one team and respect our differences.
• Honesty – We build relationships based on loyalty and trust.
• Innovation – We experiment with new ways and methods to provide quality services.
• Curiosity – We look at different angles to ask why? And how?

What We Are Looking For

Under the direction of our Program Manager, the Case Manager provides high-quality case management services to homeless individuals and families (participants) eligible for permanent housing through the Housing program. The Case Manager shall serve as the central point of contact for 15-20 participants.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to conduct initial and quarterly psychosocial assessments to develop and implement an individualized service plan, in collaboration with our program participants, based on the information gathered through the utilization of the psychosocial assessment.
• Collaborate with participants to maintain housing stability goals.
• Develop professional relationships with the program participants and maintain a caseload of 15-20 participants.
• Provide outreach, housing navigation, and housing location services.
• Conduct regular “face-to-face” visits at indoor and outdoor locations per comfort level and current needs of the program participants. Once the participant is housed, conduct regular home visits.
• Ensure that participants are linked to health, mental health, and substance use services as needed.
• Assist participants with obtaining employment, and/or establishing benefits, and/or educational opportunities.
• Assist program participants with maintaining treatment regimens including accompanying participants to appointments with physical health, mental health, and other care providers as needed.
• Assist participants in gaining access to mainstream benefits, including but not limited to Medical, GR, SSI, etc.
• Utilize a harm reduction, “client-focused” and strengths-based intervention and treatment model.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to the mission, vision, and values of our organization.
• Knowledge of surrounding poverty, homelessness, and social factors related to each dynamic.
• Ability to understand the needs of homeless people with disabilities and to develop collaborative goals towards greater self-sufficiency and independence in the larger community.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Knowledgeable about services for homeless individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County.
• Knowledge of challenges associated with homelessness, including chemical dependency, mental disorders, physical health concerns, violence, and isolation.
• Reliable transportation, Valid California Driver’s License, Auto Insurance.