Case Manager, Rapid Rehousing - Westside
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Case Manager, Rapid Rehousing - Westside
Los Angeles, CA, USA * Santa Monica, CA, USA
Req #443 Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Title: Case Manager, Rapid Rehousing ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintain a case load of up to 20 clients for case management services 2. Develop effective, trusting relationships with program participants 3. Work with clients to implement and update a housing stabilization plan that will maximize housing retention 4. Assist clients with accessing resources and services to increase housing stability (e.g. linkage to primary care physicians, health insurance, food banks, credit repair, legal aid, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS), money management, tenant rights and responsibilities, mental health, benefits enrollment, etc.) 5. Conduct regular home visits and accompany clients as needed to appointments related to housing stability (e.g. Housing Authority appointments, doctor's appointments, court appearances, benefits hearings, etc.) 6. Provide counseling, instruction, and assistance in the area of increasing independent living skills, life-skills training and financial literacy training to enhance housing stability 8. 8. Provide advocacy as to help mediate issues and barriers between landlord and client 9. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies and service providers within CES to address clients' needs relevant to increasing income, improving daily living skills, and increasing community engagement 10. Participate in case conferences, tenant meetings, staff meetings, and community meetings as required 11. Keep up-to-date, accurate, well-written/well documented case notes; complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner; prepare clear and thorough assessments and referrals for inclusion in case files and provide supervisor with any and all information requested in the timeframe given 12. Attend required trainings while seeking out learning opportunities for continued education; staying up-to-date on best practices in ending homelessness and client car 13. Submits accurate and timely documentation for monthly financial assistance requests QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent required
2. Bachelor's degree in related field (Social Work, Community Organizing, or other Human Services) and one years' full-time experience working with the homeless, preferably those living with mental illness and / or substance addictions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3. Knowledge of homeless social service providers and Coordinated Entry System
4. Able to communicate and interact with subcontractors, housing providers and community partners in a culturally competent manner
5. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
6. Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in fast-paced work environment
7. Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies Preferred Qualifications
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Combination of field and office environment EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
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 basedon 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. About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. Benefits & Perks
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