Housing Case Manager

Mental Health Systems, Inc. • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY Work with community organizations, government agencies and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits, and move-in terms on behalf of clients. Manage lease agreements for short-term, transitional, and permanent housing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience providing housing-related social services required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Cultural competency understanding required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent housing inspections, follow reporting requirements, and work with clients to remediate issues.
• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and targeted case management services to assist clients in meeting basic needs and housing needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Locate housing opportunities to meet short-term, transitional, and permanent housing needs.
• Coordinate, oversee, and educate clients on lease agreements for client housing.
• Prepare subsidy applications, maintain client housing files, and ensure rent calculations are accurate.
• Assist in monthly tenant rent collection, transport clients to housing locations and help them secure required documents for housing placement.
• Conduct housing screenings and assessments utilizing the coordinated entry system required.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Conduct extensive liaison with community housing partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees