Case Manager Housing Specialist - Mental Health 180

Main Template•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Case Manager Housing Specialist serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community. The position is with Telecare STEPS (Striving Towards Enhanced Partnerships) Orange County, which serves 141 adults aged 18 and older with serious mental illness. This is a full-time day-shift role, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$26.25, with geographic pay differentials; starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role requires use of a personal vehicle and a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups, and use of a personal vehicle to attend meetings. Telecare describes its mission as delivering excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. The organization promotes cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED and three years of direct services experience in mental health or community services; or an associate degree and two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in Social Services.
At least one year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist.
A valid and current driver's license.
Personal vehicle insurance with the employee's name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders.
Assist individuals in living as independently as possible in their chosen community.
Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal vehicle and a company vehicle.
Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Benefits

Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM shift, 11% for Weekend PM shift, and 15% for Weekend NOC shift.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.