Case Manager ICMS - LaKretz Villas (JR 5893)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking a Case Manager to join its Intensive Case Management Services team at the LaKretz Villas site office in Los Angeles, California. The role helps participants break the cycle of homelessness using a “whatever it takes” approach. Case Managers support clients through different phases of homelessness, including street homelessness, interim and transitional housing, and permanent housing. They help participants access and maintain healthcare, social services, interpersonal support systems, and services through the coordinated entry system (CES). Driving is an essential function of the position. The role includes conducting participant intake and individualized needs assessments, developing Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), connecting participants to resources, completing program-specific assessments, reviewing progress toward goals, and maintaining complete and timely participant records. PATH welcomes candidates at all education and experience levels. Two years of relevant experience is preferred. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. PATH is a California employer, and regular and customary work must be performed within California. The role is not fully remote; work arrangements depend on the responsibilities of the position and operational needs.

Requirements

Demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to gather and interpret data and produce accurate, high-quality work.
Work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Show initiative, take action without prompting, and develop creative solutions to challenges.
Use critical thinking and sound reasoning to assess situations, identify issues, consider alternatives, and make decisions.
Maintain ethical and professional standards, integrity, and appropriate professional boundaries.
Have employment eligibility verification.
Have or be willing and able to obtain CPR/First Aid training.
Successfully complete a tuberculosis test, background screening, and drug test as a condition of hire.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used for work, and the ability to qualify for PATH’s insurance coverage.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; PATH cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Not currently receive services from PATH or have received PATH services within the past two years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct participant intake and individualized needs assessments, and collaborate with participants to develop Individualized Service Plans addressing housing, income, and personal goals.
Address participant needs related to medical care, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational goals, and social support.
Provide referrals, linkages, information, and support to help participants achieve their ISP goals.
Complete program-specific assessments, such as VI-SPDAT.
Evaluate participants’ strengths and challenges in addressing short- and long-term goals.
Conduct a 90-day review with participants after their initial intake.
Maintain documentation in accordance with program and PATH policies, including completing case-file notes promptly and keeping participant files complete, accurate, and current.
Drive as an essential function of the position.