Case Manager I

Tarzana Treatment Centers•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Seeking a full-time Housing Case Manager to join our CalAIM - Community Supports team. The Housing Case Manager will offer case management services to Justice Involved (JI) individuals transitioning from homelessness to temporary or permanent housing or assist those formerly homeless in retaining housing. The ideal candidate will have a client-centered approach and provide excellent customer service, addressing the challenges faced by homeless individuals with medical or behavioral health issues as they transition to permanent housing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of local resources and community agencies and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills to effectively address members' needs. Experience conducting in-home visits, visiting homeless encampments, and interacting within correctional facilities is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with personal experience of the justice system or a proven record of working with individuals involved with the justice system. Duties include but are not limited to serving as the main contact and advocate for justice involved individuals. This role includes outreach, housing assessments, creating Housing Support Plans, setting goals, addressing barriers, providing rental assistance, linking to health and support services, benefit establishment, transportation, crisis management, eviction prevention, client and landlord education, and housing location services. The position also requires maintaining active engagement and interaction with program-enrolled members to ensure proper coordination of care. Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Housing Case Manager, as well as a background in working with individuals who have mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Candidates must have a flexible schedule that includes late evenings and weekends. We offer a competitive benefits package: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance Paid Holidays (12) Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 401(k) Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and career advancement Continuing Education Opportunities

Requirements

1 year experience working as a Housing Case Manager
Background in working with individuals who have mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Flexible schedule that includes late evenings and weekends.
Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and registration with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP
1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.
1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting (HIV programs) and DVSS Certification for DV specific staff
Valid California driver s license and insurance

Nice To Haves

Personal experience of the justice system or a proven record of working with individuals involved with the justice system.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the main contact and advocate for justice involved individuals.
Outreach
Housing assessments
Creating Housing Support Plans
Setting goals
Addressing barriers
Providing rental assistance
Linking to health and support services
Benefit establishment
Transportation
Crisis management
Eviction prevention
Client and landlord education
Housing location services
Maintaining active engagement and interaction with program-enrolled members to ensure proper coordination of care.
Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.
Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.
Inform patients about other services offered by Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) that may be appropriate for the patient s family members.
Attends in-services trainings and educational workshops.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.
As appropriate works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
Assist with employment/vocational referrals, provide vocational counseling re resume preparation, job interviewing etc.
Provides outreach and follow up services to patients in and out of treatment, to check progress, offer additional services, help reengage in treatment, make needed referrals.
Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues
Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient s Medical Record which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.