Outreach Case Manager

Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Program Manager and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Incumbent (Outreach Case Manager) will perform professional case management services in connection with outreach to, and linkage for homeless consumers, and assist consumers and their significant figures in understanding and developing solutions to problems that lead to and result from homelessness. Incumbent will also be provided technical guidance, consultation and supervision to enhance their skill in developing case management techniques for helping homeless clients. Incumbent will comply with all ethical/legal mandates for documentation and reporting. Incumbent will utilize evidence-based case management methods in assessing client’s immediate needs, their housing situation and needs, and the creation of treatment plans to help to ameliorate issues that contribute to their homelessness. Incumbent must be able to coordinate their daily work responsibility in the field in order to service clients, complete documentation, attend meetings and participate in trainings. Incumbent must coordinate treatment with the multidisciplinary team in the field as part of a homeless outreach effort in Service Planning Area 6.

Requirements

Some credits from an accredited college or university, or at least two years of experience working with homeless individuals
Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to work with homeless clients in the field; ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with collaborative entities; neat and professional appearance; attention to detail and punctuality required; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet; experience working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues (mental/health/disabilities/substances).
Ability to work with co-occurring populations that present with any stand alone or combination of mental illness, health conditions and substance related concerns.
You must be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (i.e. Tarasoff, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, danger to self/others and grave disability, etc);
Professional experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Be able to coordinate the submission of client documentation if unable to work; if in recovery,
A minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is required.
You must be able to produce verification of Employment Eligibility and pass a Background Clearance.
TB test required (not more than (3) months prior to or (7) days after Date of Hire, and renewed annually thereafter),
CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment with company, and valid Driver’s License and auto insurance required.
You must have knowledge of evidence-based practices and be able to use them in the field.

Nice To Haves

Have working knowledge of how to present within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) due to collaboration involved with internal and external entities
Be comfortable working and providing assistance to homeless clients in the field
Be familiar with and able to document in accordance with the guidelines established for the E6 program, including entering all notes and treatment plans, and outcomes into HMIS
Will be required to conduct all interventions and treatments in the field
Incumbents must have the ability to work evenings, overtime, weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

Conduct immediate needs assessments with adult consumers to obtain information to complete a comprehensive treatment plan.
Establish client treatment plans that correlate with the clinical assessments of therapists, nurses and substance use counselors.
Assist the consumer to resolve or cope with issues that contribute to mental, emotional, medical and/or substance related problems.
Document in accordance with the guidelines established for the E6 program, including entering all notes and treatment plans, and outcomes into HMIS.
Provide services primarily to clients who are living in or on LA County buildings or property, such as libraries, parks, pools and other facilities.
Provide case management to homeless consumers, including providing solutions to immediate needs, linkages to benefits, housing supports, other mental health, physical health and substance use programs, food support, hygiene support, linkages to employment or school resources, etc.
Document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis.
Participate in all required meetings, trainings, collaborations, and multi-disciplinary team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues.
Attend other meetings, training sessions, seminars, as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position.
Coordinate program activities to meet contractual agreements, laws, regulations and funding directly with the E6 Program Manager.
Participate in weekly supervision (individual and group).
Assume other tasks as assigned and required for this position assigned by the E6 Program Manager.
Conduct all interventions and treatments in the field.
Participate in all mandatory program, division meetings and trainings (which includes offsite meetings and trainings), as assigned by his/her E6 Program Manger, Clinical Director, and Division Director and Agency Director.
Coordinate transportation and transporting E6 staff and participants using the Agency van as needed.
Provide and maintain documentation of homeless status to intake workers and to clients and keep copies in client files.
Provide HIV/AIDS information, education and linkages to testing, housing and services.
Be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS services and testing locations.
Enter activity into HMIS system regularly.
Assist with collecting and inputting information for the preparing of all HSH (Homeless Services and Housing) required reports including but not limited to QPR, APR.
Build rapport with individuals and staff of various community organizations that serve homeless individuals, families, low income households, and other HOPICS target populations.
Inform, educate, and refer homeless individuals and families about HOPICS programs and services of available to them.
Maintain appropriate boundaries and adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values.
Represent the Agency and Division in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
Maintain regular attendance, maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA &CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.
Ensure that all client records/documentation are submitted or a plan arranged to send them in, if the incumbent resigns from this position.
Perform other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and or Division Director.
Provide support for the administrative and data-related Information Technology Department functions.