Case Manager Housing Specialist - Mental Health 629
About The Position
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position through June 30, 2027, with potential opportunities for transfer or continuing employment based on operational needs and performance. Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. In partnership with San Diego Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Housing Commission, Telecare offers onsite supportive and case management services for persons residing at Valley Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). All referrals to Valley Vista PSH are prioritized and matched by the region’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). Service participation is voluntary and not required to reside at Valley Vista PSH. Telecare works with tenants to engage them in services according to their behavioral health and case management needs. Services are provided throughout the community based on preference: onsite in community space, in your unit, or in the community, if appropriate. These services focus on housing stability and retention, including but not limited to: 1) Outreach and engagement services addressing housing stabilization and case management needs, 2) Behavioral health assessment, screening, care coordination, and referrals for residents at high risk and in need of more intensive behavioral health services to maintain housing, 3) Addressing ongoing behavioral health care coordination needs, and 4) Offering site-wide community integration opportunities (BBQs, celebrations, tenant education, and other groups).
Requirements
- High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
- Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders.
- Assists individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
- Provides outreach and engagement services addressing housing stabilization and case management needs.
- Conducts behavioral health assessment, screening, care coordination, and referrals for residents at high risk and in need of more intensive behavioral health services to maintain housing.
- Addresses ongoing behavioral health care coordination needs.
- Offers site-wide community integration opportunities (BBQs, celebrations, tenant education, and other groups).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift).
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
- Free CEUs
- Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount
- Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
