Case Manager I - Temporary

St. Joseph Center•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established, as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The Scattered Site Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include developing and maintaining strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers. They will link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.

Requirements

Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.
Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.
2+ years’ experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to use widely supported internet browsers.
Access to reliable transportation.
Travel to meet with clients as needed.
Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

A bilingual background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and supportive services to meet the needs of each individual.
Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Assess homeless individuals utilizing the Vulnerability Index (VI) SPDAT.
Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services.
Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).
Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.
Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.
Coordinate with other outreach teams in joint outreach efforts.
Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers.
Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.