St. Joseph Center
Case Manager II Project Based Housing (ICMS)
St. Joseph Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Case Manager II Project Based Housing (ICMS)
Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually. The Case Manager II works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The Case Manager's II key areas of responsibility include: Utilize a harm reduction, housing first model, and problem solving when working with clients to have a "No wrong door" approach to services. Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs. Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other service providers. Essential Duties: Provide on-site case management and supportive services to meet the needs of each individual by implementing a service plan with goals to assist client in becoming self-sufficient. Build trust and rapport with individuals and regularly assess for individual needs. Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services internally or externally. Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs. Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver's License, Social Security Card). Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data in a timely manner. Provide bus passes, Uber or Lyft rides, and/or direct transportation as needed. Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings. Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers or programs. Support Program Manager in staff training and data quality guidance Problem solving with client and/or housing authority issues in collaboration with other case managers Tracking and distributing program petty cash request funds Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First. A bilingual background is a plus. The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings. Experience: Three years' experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field. Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to use widely supported internet browsers. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Valid automobile liability insurance. Travel Requirements: Travel to meet with clients as needed. Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations as needed. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.
Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually. The Case Manager II works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The Case Manager's II key areas of responsibility include: Utilize a harm reduction, housing first model, and problem solving when working with clients to have a "No wrong door" approach to services. Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs. Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other service providers. Essential Duties: Provide on-site case management and supportive services to meet the needs of each individual by implementing a service plan with goals to assist client in becoming self-sufficient. Build trust and rapport with individuals and regularly assess for individual needs. Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services internally or externally. Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs. Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver's License, Social Security Card). Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data in a timely manner. Provide bus passes, Uber or Lyft rides, and/or direct transportation as needed. Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings. Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers or programs. Support Program Manager in staff training and data quality guidance Problem solving with client and/or housing authority issues in collaboration with other case managers Tracking and distributing program petty cash request funds Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First. A bilingual background is a plus. The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings. Experience: Three years' experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field. Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to use widely supported internet browsers. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Valid automobile liability insurance. Travel Requirements: Travel to meet with clients as needed. Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations as needed. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.