Case Manager Housing Specialist - Mental Health 602

Telecare Corporation • San Diego, CA

15h • $22 - $26

About The Position

At Kearny Vista PSH, we believe that stability starts with a front door key. As
a Case Manager Housing Specialist, you aren’t just managing a caseload—you are a
stabilizer. You will support individuals with mental illness and co-occurring
disorders as they transition from homelessness to independence.

You will be the primary advocate for tenants, helping them navigate the
challenges of communal living, housing retention, and community integration.
Whether you’re meeting in a resident’s unit, a community space, or out in the
San Diego neighborhood, your goal is to ensure "home" remains a permanent
reality.

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 San Diego Housing
Commission, Telecare offers onsite supportive and case management services for
persons residing at Kearny Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Service
participation is voluntary and not a requirement of residing at Kearny Vista.
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: on-site in Kearny Vista PSH community space;
in individual units; in the supportive service office; 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, 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

• Be the Housing Expert: Use your specialized knowledge to address housing stabilization needs and prevent evictions before they happen.
• Champion Recovery: Support residents with co-occurring disorders through behavioral health screenings, care coordination, and intensive outreach.
• Build Community: Lead site-wide integration events—think BBQs, tenant education workshops, and holiday celebrations—to turn a building into a neighborhood.
• Meet People Where They Are: Drive your personal vehicle to meet clients in the community, escort them to vital appointments, and provide "boots-on-the-ground" support.
• Coordinate Care: Act as the bridge between residents, San Diego Behavioral Health Services, and the Housing Commission.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship 
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships 
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits [https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees