Case Manager - SOLAR

Role: Case Manager Reports to: Senior Program Manager Program: 1006- SOLAR Department: Interim Housing Location: South LA Recuperative Care Center (SOLAR) - 4200 East Compton Blvd., Compton CA 90221 Setting: 100% Onsite Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Job Description Summary Welcome to The People Concern! We are glad that you have an interest in joining our team! SOLAR is a DHS funded Recuperative Care Program serving individuals experiencing homelessness that also have acute medical issues. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve a caseload of approximately 25 clients, providing active case management for all assigned cases, including meeting weekly with each person individually Act as the lead for client's housing-related case management, maintaining an active housing plan for each client on your caseload, based in creative solutions to homelessness Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap‑around services to clients, navigating them through the best options for their unique situations Work collaboratively with clients to address barriers to housing, including linkages to income/benefits, mental health services, physical health services, etc. Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients and use a client‑centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma‑informed care Advocate for your client's needs in the shelter and when interfacing with other agencies or service providers Facilitate intakes for individuals who are referred into interim housing Create a supportive environment and ensure clients' progress, utilizing a strengths‑based approach Facilitate wellness, enrichment, and life skills groups Provide crisis intervention when needed Maintain client confidentiality at all times while following agency, state and HIPAA regulations Create and maintain accurate documentation of client information (intake, referrals, progress notes and service delivery) in HMIS database and in accordance with program funder requirements Participate in case conferences, individual supervision, and other staff meetings Work in collaboration with other agency and program staff, in order to coordinate services Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with management, peers, and clients Participate in evaluation and trainings in order to better respond to client/community needs Other duties as assigned Job Description Qualifications High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent Minimum of one (1) year of experience in case management required Experience and ability to demonstrate knowledge of issues faced by population served (at‑risk, experiencing homelessness, and/or formally homeless) Skilled in non‑violent crisis intervention Ability to self‑motivate and be flexible in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal and team building skills Strong knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). *Computer skill test may be requested during the interview. Please request reasonable accommodation in advance, if necessary. Job Description Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field, strongly preferred but not required Knowledge of HMIS databases and the Coordinated Entry System Job Description Work Environment Office environment with occasional field activities with SOLAR participants and staff. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift up to 35lbs. Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day. Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job‑related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr