Temporary Breaking Barriers Case Manager

Brilliant Corners•Los Angeles, CA

14h•$25 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors. The case management department provides intensive case management services to three supportive housing programs in Los Angeles County; Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project- Based, PSH Scattered-Site, and Breaking Barriers. Our programs provide services in different housing setting, including scattered-site and project-based, serving participants that experience homelessness, have a chronic physical or mental illness, people exiting jail/prison or hospital settings. Our team of Case Managers are dedicated to a Housing First approach that values client agency, dignity, and personal growth.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience providing direct mental health and/or intensive case management services to vulnerable populations OR at least one year of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness.
Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness, chronic health issue, and/or substance use disorder , or criminal justice system.
Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility regarding scheduling and prioritizing of tasks.
Willingness to travel and spend significant time in the field.
Basic computer knowledge (MS Word and Excel required).
Familiarity with evidence-based interventions including Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing.
Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations.
Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
Possession of a valid, clean California driver’s license and a personal insured vehicle are required.

Nice To Haves

This position is part of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, bargaining unit. As a member of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, the incumbent will be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and re-assessments, including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, in order to evaluate clients’ needs and strengths.
Develop and implement, in collaboration with clients, individualized case management services plans that ensure housing stability and identify short and long-term goals.
Provide support throughout the housing process including but not limited to temporary housing placement, unit identification, application submissions, lease signing, and ongoing housing retention.
Meet with clients frequently and regularly in the home, community, and office. Accompany clients to appointments as needed.
Utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Motivational Interviewing, in order to strategically address clients’ needs.
Provide crisis intervention and ensure that clients have access to the 24/7 case management crisis line.
Connect clients to a variety of community resources and services, including physical and mental health services, substance use treatment, government benefits, education/vocational programs, parenting programs, employment services, etc.
Provide life skills education and assistance, including budgeting, apartment upkeep, stress management, conflict resolution, etc.
Collaborate and communicate with all collaborative partners on a regular basis.
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, public entities, and landlords to ensure that clients have access to comprehensive services.
Participate in case conferences to review clients’ progress and address any challenges, with particular emphasis on case coordination and conferencing.
Provide transportation assistance, including transportation via personal vehicle (depending on specific program & contractual obligations).
Maintain updated and accurate client files and documentation in Salesforce, CHAMP and BOX.
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, 1:1 supervision and other agency events as required.