Case Manager

The People Concern•Los Angeles, CA

29d

About The Position

The Wellness Center Case Manager is responsible for leading a collaborative effort to connect the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals on Skid Row with supportive services. With the support of and in partnership with the Wellness clinical team, the Case Manager will ensure that Wellness clients have a successful process for obtaining housing and accessing other supportive services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; or a minimum of two years' experience working with homeless individuals, preferably those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Willing and able to transport Clients in your personal vehicle.
Demonstrated knowledge of case management, preferred.
Able to work in a high-tolerance Harm Reduction model with Clients experiencing multiple barriers.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide linkage to stable housing and other supportive services as needed to assist clients in obtaining housing stability, in addition to client advocacy, case management, and benefit establishment.
Engage Clients and implement interventions with an approach emphasizing Client choice, harm-reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation within a setting guided by trauma-informed care, housing-first principles, and professional boundaries.
Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers, increases their income, and assists them in maintaining permanent housing
Develop relationships with Clients with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
Write and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date progress notes and data in electronic databases as required by the program and its funding sources.
Maintain confidentiality of Client information per HIPAA and internal agency guidelines.
Support Clients by teaching and modeling life skills involved such as budgeting, housekeeping, meal preparation, appointment scheduling, health maintenance, and socialization within communities where they become housed.
Work cooperatively and cohesively with a multidisciplinary team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, direct individual supervision, and training.
Adapt workload as directed by supervisor in response to funder expectations.
Other duties, as assigned.