Case Manager - Housing Navigation (JR 5650)
About The Position
PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Housing Navigation Services team as the Case Manager. Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. The Case Manager role’s main function is to assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by utilizing a “whatever it takes” approach. This position supports clients through all phases of homelessness, including but not limited to: on the street, interim housing, transitional housing, and permanent housing. They assist clients with accessing and maintaining necessary services among healthcare, social services, interpersonal support systems, and navigating through a coordinated entry system (CES). Housing Navigators work alongside a team of case managers, housing locators and community providers to provide clients with case management services focused in obtaining and maintaining stable housing.
Requirements
- Have employment eligibility verification
- Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
- Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
- Have reliable transportation
- A valid driver’s license
- Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
- The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by the participant including medical, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational, and social support needs
- Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants to achieve their ISP goals
- Completes program specific assessments (e.g. VI-SPDAT)
- Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90-day review with the participant after initial intake
Benefits
- generous time off
- health, and wellness benefits
- opportunities for professional growth across the state
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
