Senior Housing Case Manager — Client-Centered Housing

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Housing Case Manager in Escondido, CA to help clients secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, and manage leases for short-term and permanent housing. This role emphasizes client-centered care and coordination with community partners to meet housing needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of housing-related social services; a CA driver’s license is required. This is a full-time role with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years of housing-related social services experience.
• Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Knowledge of housing needs of individuals with behavioral health needs (preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent housing inspections, 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.
• Coordinate, oversee, and educate clients on lease agreements for client housing.
• 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.
• Conduct extensive liaison with community housing partners.
• Manage maintenance requests and coordinate with vendors for repairs.
• Review and manage housing budget, invoice payments, and subsidies.
• Maintain tracking systems and complete and submit housing reports.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Housing Case Manager in Escondido, CA to help clients secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, and manage leases for short-term and permanent housing. This role emphasizes client-centered care and coordination with community partners to meet housing needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of housing-related social services; a CA driver’s license is required. This is a full-time role with on-site work.