Supportive Housing Case Manager (FT or PT)

The Good Seed; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Seed is seeking a Supportive Housing Case Manager (Ages 18–25) to help young adults obtain and maintain stable housing while building life skills and independence. You’ll manage a small caseload (12–18 clients) with flexible one-on-one guidance and connect them to education, jobs, and community resources.

This full-time, in-person role involves travel across the service area, occasional evenings/weekends, and passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, develop individualized housing stability/service plans, and update plans quarterly or as needs change.
• Assist clients in securing and maintaining permanent housing (lease signing, landlord mediation, rental arrears negotiation, unit inspections, etc.).
• Coordinate medical, mental health, substance use treatment, benefits enrollment (SSI/SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid), employment, and other supportive services.
• Use harm-reduction and trauma-informed approaches in all client interactions.
• Advocate for clients with landlords, courts, hospitals, and benefit agencies.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed; participate in on-call rotation (if applicable).
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and regular supervision.
• Collaborate with property managers, housing navigators, peer specialists, and clinical teams.

Skills

Case management

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Organizational skills

Documentation

Time management

Field work independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Supportive Housing Case Manager (Ages 18–25) supports young adults in securing and keeping stable housing while building life skills and independence. Using a positive, youth-centered approach, you’ll carry a small caseload (12–18 clients), offer flexible one-on-one guidance, and connect them to education, jobs, and community resources. This is a rewarding role for anyone who enjoys cheering young people on as they step confidently into adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, develop individualized housing stability/service plans, and update plans quarterly or as needs change.
• Assist clients in securing and maintaining permanent housing (lease signing, landlord mediation, rental arrears negotiation, unit inspections, etc.).
• Coordinate medical, mental health, substance use treatment, benefits enrollment (SSI/SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid), employment, and other supportive services.
• Use harm-reduction and trauma-informed approaches in all client interactions.
• Advocate for clients with landlords, courts, hospitals, and benefit agencies.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed; participate in on-call rotation (if applicable).
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and regular supervision.
• Collaborate with property managers, housing navigators, peer specialists, and clinical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field (preferred).
• At least 1–2 years of case management experience with people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use, or trauma.
• Knowledge of Housing First, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage a flexible schedule (some evenings/weekends).
• Ability to pass background checks.

Physical Demands

• Frequent travel throughout the service area for home visits and meetings
• Ability to manage emotionally intense situations and secondary trauma
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing/Walking: Requires standing and walking for extended periods during shifts.
• Bending/Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to access materials stored at various heights.

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8-hour shift | 40 per week

Shifts Available: Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday (8am - 4pm) (4pm - 12am) (12am - 8am)

Driver's License: (Required)

Willingness to travel: As needed

Work Location: In person