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The People Concern

Case Manager - ODR Project Based Housing, Southside Flats

The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview

Role:

Case Manager - ODR Project Based Housing Reports to:

Program Manager Program:

1602- DHS ODR Department:

Permanent Housing Location:

Southside - 10400 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003 Setting:

100% Onsite Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Status:

Full-time / Non-Exempt / Non-Management Openings:

1 Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Job Description Summary In partnership with the Department of Health (DHS) and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry (ODR) Team, the ODR Case Manager will provide intensive case management to clients recently released from jail who are moving from homelessness to permanent supportive housing. Clients may have experiences of complex trauma and barriers related to medical, mental health, and substance use. The Case Manager collaborates with clients to develop independent living skills and other life-skills vital to success in maintaining permanent housing. Clients remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with a diverse caseload of approximately 15 justice-involved clients with barriers including homelessness, complex trauma, medical, mental health, and substance use.

Maintain weekly contact with all clients and document contact in County-approved database.

Deliver services consistent with the "Whatever It Takes" model, emphasizing customer choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Link clients to medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resources.

Assist clients in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled.

Participate in court hearings and submit court progress reports.

Ensure each client on caseload has an up-to-date, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.

Collaborate with clients to develop creative goal plans to improve well-being and housing stability; review and update quarterly and upon goal completion.

Develop and maintain complete, accurate client files with required documents and data in agency records and electronic databases.

Document all client contacts in PIP format (Purpose, Intervention, Plan) and in accordance with Housing Department productivity expectations.

Maintain confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and applicable guidelines.

Coordinate appointments, transportation, and follow-up services for primary health care, mental health care, recovery services, and other community resources.

Transport clients to various agencies and healthcare providers in the greater Los Angeles area to support community integration.

Develop trusting relationships with clients to promote independence and improvements in physical and mental health.

Maintain knowledge of community resources to provide wrap-around services.

Assist clients with activities of daily living, scheduling and attending appointments, budgeting, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and recovery progress.

Work cooperatively with staff, including participation in weekly meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred; or a minimum of two years of case management experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, preferably with mental illness and/or substance addictions; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record

Able to transport clients in own vehicle

Able to pass a background check for jail clearance

Demonstrated knowledge of case management

Able to work in a high-tolerance harm reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers

Skill in non-violent crisis intervention

Computer literate; ability to use computerized database for client file management with basic skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel

Detail-oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills

Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred

Work Environment

Combination of field and office environment

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.

Occasionally walk or drive to different local sites

Will work in busy and loud environments

Exposed to elements such as cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor

May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day

Expected Behaviors of All Staff

Act as a role model

Demonstrate a sense of responsibility

Continuously learn and improve

Acknowledge areas for improvement

Provide honest, specific, direct feedback

Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected

Collaborate

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.

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 organizations. We provide an integrated system of care including outreach, interim housing, health care, substance use services, and permanent supportive housing.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Telus Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / AD&D

Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Discounts on various activities and services

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