Position Summary:
The Case Manager will engage homeless individuals referred to our LAHSA contracted Interim Housing Program, and conduct thorough assessments, case planning, and provide case management services, which includes assisting clients in accessing behavioral and physical healthcare, educational, vocational, job search and placement, legal assistance, governmental benefits, and with qualifying for, and helping them apply for subsidized, and other permanent housing opportunities. The position reports to the Program Director of Social Services.
Position Functions:
- Be an actively positive and professional representative of SVDPLA and CMC, at all times.
- Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients with a focus on facilitating their growth towards independence.
- Provide ongoing, intensive case management services and respond to crises, with assigned clients.
- Assist assigned clients in conducting housing searches and in facilitating their application and placement in suitable, permanent housing.
- Provide information, referrals, and advocacy for needed services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client information; service delivery; goal setting; progress notes, discharge plans, etc.
- Network with outside service providers to identify relevant services to assist and support client growth during CMC stay and sustained independence post discharge.
- Attend community meetings as assigned by supervisor.
- Participate in supervision, case management, and staff meetings.
- Facilitate community meetings for program residents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Prior professional experience working with and coordination of services to with homeless, indigent and/or low income individuals is highly desires;
Experience working with clients and staff in a residential setting preferred;
Experience with identifying housing, and other relevant client resources, and building effective professional relationships with community partner and agencies;
Experience working within a team of professionals in a social services setting;
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills is preferred.
Computer skills proficiency required in Outlook, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft software programs; and
Written verification of full COVID vaccination required; employees who are subject to the vaccination requirement may request an accomodation due to the following reasons:
A medical condition or disability that does not allow an individual to get vaccinated against COVID-19; or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that conflicts with an individuals ability to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
This position pays $23.00 per hour.
SVDPLA offers a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 403b pension plan. SVDPLA provides Vacation Time, CA Sick Time, Floating Holiday and more.
SVDPLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We shall consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. If qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume to [email protected] to be considered. Only candidates that meet ALL of the minimum requirements will be considered. Others need not apply.