Case Manager - The Link (JR 5541)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) • San Diego, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager role’s main function is to assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by utilizing a “whatever it takes” approach. This position supports clients through all phases of homelessness, including but not limited to: on the street, interim housing, transitional housing, and permanent housing. They assist clients with accessing and maintaining necessary services among healthcare, social services, interpersonal support systems, and navigating through a coordinated entry system (CES).

Requirements

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.
• All regular and customary work must be performed within the state.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by the participant including medical, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational, and social support needs
• Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants to achieve their ISP goals
• Completes program specific assessments (e.g. VI-SPDAT)
• Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90-day review with the participant after initial intake
• Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current participant file with all required documents

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• a retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed