Case Manager

Case Manager

Long Beach, CA

Case Management Services form the core of the services for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, formerly homeless and who have complex health and/or behavioral health conditions; are high utilizers of public services and other vulnerable populations including individuals with criminal justice histories and individuals who are exiting institutions such as hospitals, residential treatment programs, and custody facilities.

The team employs a "whatever it takes approach" to assist a client in their transition from homelessness to housing stability. Case management includes, but is not limited to the following: outreach and engagement, intake and assessment, service planning, linkage to health, substance abuse disorder, mental health and other supportive services. Assistance in benefit establishment, transportation, legal issues and crisis intervention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement support services for a caseload of individuals residing in permanent supportive housing.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with residents-with a focus on facilitating housing placement and stability, independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
• Assist in the screening, assessment, and application of residents including orientation to housing policies, resources, and goals.
• Work with clients to create an individual service plan, and conduct comprehensive assessments to be reviewed and updated quarterly.
• Learn and utilize the project's database software (CHAMP/HMIS/APRICOT), maintain up to date, accurate, and complete data and progress notes as required by the project and its funding sources.
• Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize these to provide comprehensive services to residents.
• Provide interventions and crisis management services, including after-hours crisis response.
• Provide individualized referrals to primary medical care, mental health services, and other community services as needed.
• Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including participation in weekly property meetings, services staff meetings and staff training.
• Work cooperatively with property management staff to fairly and effectively enforce lease requirements with the goal of maintaining housing.
• Assist residents in the management of daily activities and scheduled appointments- facilitating socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery.
• Obtain training in and practice Housing First strategies and Harm Reduction- to help residents be successful in permanent housing.
• Participate with administrative staff, in program compliance, evaluation and modification.
• Understand and promote CVC's mission, vision, and values. Adheres to all Century Policies and Procedures.
• Provide coverage for programs which occur occasionally during evening and weekend hours
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance use disorders.
2. Experience working in permanent supportive housing with low income, diverse populations;
3. Excellent oral and written communication, organization and time management skills;
4. Knowledgeable about eligibility requirements, application procedures and benefits of federal and state entitlement program;
5. Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends;
6. The ability to establish, maintain, track, measure and report to stakeholders the program's objectives and their efficacy in assisting residents to achieve their life opportunities objectives;
7. Ability/willingness to work in a flexible, tolerant, diverse, community setting;
8. Ability/willingness to work with individuals and families who have mental disabilities and/or substance addictions; as individuals, survivors and persons with rights, dignity, and a self-determined future;
9. A good sense of humor and self-confidence;
10. Must be computer literate in word processing and database;

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, OR comparable professional experience.

Physical Requirements:

This position regularly requires the ability to see and read information on a computer screen; hear and communicate effectively with residents, employees, vendors, and others by telephone and in person; stand and walk; and sit at a workstation for extended periods. The position also regularly requires the use of hands and fingers for writing, typing, keyboard use, telephone use, grasping, and handling materials. Employees must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds.

Salary and Benefits:

Attractive nonexempt compensation $24.00-$26.00 per hour with fully- paid medical, dental, vision and life/AD&D, long-term care, retirement plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays and more. Paid college tuition assistance, professional development opportunities and college loan repayment assistance available.

How to Apply:

Apply here on century.org/careers

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or Veteran status.