Case Manager Rapid Rehousing- Nest
Case Manager Rapid Rehousing- Nest
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Job Description
Title:Case Manager Rapid Rehousing
Department: Housing
Reports to: Program Manager Rapid Rehousing
Schedule: MondayFriday 8am4:30pm
Location: The Nest Downtown Los Angeles CA
Status: FullTime Nonexempt Nonmanagement
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Planning 403b) etc.
Openings: 5
SUMMARY
The Coordinated Entry system Rapid Rehousing Case Manager will provide fieldbased services to single adult individuals experiencing homelessness as they transition to stabilizing into permanent housing. The CES RRH Program offers short to midterm rental subsidies combined with linkages to employment and services in order to end clients homelessness as well create longer term selfsufficiency. The CES RRH Case Manager primary responsibilities are to implement housing stabilization plans and coordinate linkage to community based services. Housing stabilization often means working with clients on education employment and life skills needs to ensure housing retention. Case Managers are also responsible for building and maintaining good working relationships with landlords management companies property owners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain a case load of up to 20 clients for case management services
2. Develop effective trusting relationships with program participants
3. Work with clients to implement and update a housing stabilization plan that will maximize housing retention
4. Assist clients with accessing resources and services to increase housing stability (e.g. linkage to primary care physicians health insurance food banks credit repair legal aid In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) money management tenant rights and responsibilities mental health benefits enrollment etc.
5. Conduct regular home visits and accompany clients as needed to appointments related to housing stability (e.g. HACLA appointments doctors appointments court appearances benefits hearings etc.
6. Provide counseling instruction and assistance in the area of increasing independent living skills lifeskills training and financial literacy training to enhance housing stability
7. Assist client in developing and attaining goals related to education vocational training and/or employment
8. Provide advocacy as to help mediate issues and barriers between landlord and client
9. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies and service providers within CES to address clients needs relevant to increasing income improving daily living skills and increasing community engagement
10. Participate in case conferences tenant meetings staff meetings and community meetings as required
11. Keep uptodate accurate wellwritten/well documented case notes; complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner; prepare clear and thorough assessments and referrals for inclusion in case files and provide supervisor with any and all information requested in the timeframe given
12. Attend required trainings while seeking out learning opportunities for continued education; staying uptodate on best practices in ending homelessness and client car
13. Submits accurate and timely documentation for monthly financial assistance requests
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Diploma GED or Equivalent required
2. Bachelors degree in related field (Social Work Community Organizing or other Human Services) and one years fulltime experience working with the homeless preferably those living with mental illness and / or substance addictions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3. Knowledge of homeless social service providers and Coordinated Entry System
4. Able to communicate and interact with subcontractors housing providers and community partners in a culturally competent manner
5. Detail oriented with excellent time management organizational written verbal interpersonal and computer skills
6. Selfstarter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in fastpaced work environment
7. Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Combination of field and office environment
2. Regularly required to sit stand bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
3. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
4. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
5. Will be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odor
6. May need to bend stoop twist and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon jobrelated qualifications regardless of race color age sex religion national origin disability ancestry marital status credit history sexual orientation arrest and court record genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles Countys largest social services agencies The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fiftyeight years of work in the community The People Concern is a leading provider of and advocate for evidencebased solutions to the multifaceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve we provide a fully integrated system of care including outreach interim housing mental and medical health care substance abuse services domestic violence services life skills & wellness programs and permanent supportive housing tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals survivors of domestic violence challenged youth and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concerns model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multifaceted obstacles in their lives become their best selves and ultimately connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning 403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short and LongTerm Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels Theme Parks Concerts Movies Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Min Hiring Rate$23.08
- Max Hiring Rate$23.08
- Required EducationHigh School
- Job Start DateFriday August 30 2024
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
