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Job Description
Role:Case Manager
Reports to: Program Manager
Program: 1303 FSP
Department:Mental Health
Location:Westside Mental Health Office 1749 14th Street Santa Monica CA 90404
Setting: Not 100 Onsite
Schedule:Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm
Status:Fulltime/NonExempt/NonManagement
Benefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) etc.
Openings:1
SUMMARY:
The Case Manager is responsible for leading a collaborative effort to house the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals in SPAs 5. With the support of and in partnership with the FSP team the Case Manager will ensure that FSP clients have a successful process for obtaining housing and accessing other supportive services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide linkage to stable housing and other supportive services as needed to assist clients to obtain housing stability in addition to client advocacy case management and benefit establishment
- Conduct screening interviews complete housing documentation and coordinate clients movein with the housing authority property managers
- Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers increases their income and assists them in maintaining permanent housing
- Encourage and promote an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals
- Identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients such as subsidized housing Section 8 Shelter Plus Care VASH permanent supportive housing affordable and market rate housing and other housing opportunities
- Assist clients with surveying rental market for affordable (and possibly subsidized) housing scheduling appointments completing supportive and subsidized housing paperwork and applying for public benefits
- Advocate for clients with prospective landlords and the housing authority
- Document all services provided to the Department of Mental Health and agency standards
- Outreach to community realtors landlords housing developers and other service providers to identify new and existing opportunities and build strong relationships to better assist clients in accessing housing opportunities
- Actively participate in staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Extensive experience working with chronically homeless clients and/or homeless veterans
- Detail oriented with excellent time management organizational written verbal interpersonal and computer skills
- Current valid California Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
- Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a culturally competent manner
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Able to work with and lead community groups and volunteers
- Selfstarter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in fastpaced work environment
- Knowledge of Public Housing Authority and Housings subsidy preferred (Section 8 Shelter Plus Care VASH)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
- Prior advocacy or academic experience in housing and/or homeless services preferred
Work Environment:
- Combination of field and office environment.
- Regularly required to sit stand bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
- Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
- Will be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odor.
- 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
- Job FamilyBrooke
- Pay TypeHourly
- Employment IndicatorNot 100 in person by JD
- Min Hiring Rate$23.75
- Max Hiring Rate$26.00
- Travel RequiredYes
- Required EducationBachelors Degree
- Job Start DateMonday April 14 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
