Clinical Case Manager - OC Interim Housing (JR 5280)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) • FL

116d • $33 - $40

About The Position

PATH is seeking master's level social services professionals to join our Orange County Interim Housing team as a Clinical Case Manager. This position will provide therapeutic and case management services to support the guests residing at PATH's Yale Navigation Center in Santa Ana improve their wellness and obtain housing stability. The Yale Navigation Center is a 425-bed interim housing site that provides shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County. PATH's Interim Housing programs provide low-barrier, high-tolerance settings for program participants, referred to as guests, who are experiencing homelessness and have a variety of complex health, functional and social needs. These home-like environments are coupled with support and case management services to assist guests with developing a plan to break the cycle of homelessness, stabilize in housing and reintegrate into the community.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent behavioral health degree eligible for licensure through the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., MSW, MFT)
• One (1) year of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations
• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with case management techniques including critical time intervention, harm reduction strategies, crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

Nice To Haves

• Current and active licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., ACSW, LCSW)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation groups for guests as required
• Accept and process referrals from funders
• Conduct intakes and needs assessments and collaborate with guests to develop Individualized Service Plans (ISP) that address barriers to obtaining services, housing, and appropriate health care and their short- and long-term goals
• Meet with established guests to support their progression towards ISP goals
• Provide ongoing case management support for guests’ ISP goals including assistance with benefits establishment, obtaining identification documents, employment linkage, housing referrals and accessing health care
• Utilize and develop community resources to broker and link guests to services
• Maintain documentation as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees