Case Manager - ABC (5775)

ABOUT THE JOB As part of the Interim Housing team , the Case Manager role's main function is to assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by utilizing a "whatever it takes" approach. This position supports clients through all phases of homelessness, including but not limited to: on the street, interim housing, transitional housing, and permanent housing.

They assist clients with accessing and maintaining necessary services among healthcare, social services, interpersonal support systems, and navigating through a coordinated entry system (CES). This position will provide individualized supportive services by helping each client develop a plan to address strengths, barriers, support health needs, increase income, and find and maintain housing.

- Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by the participant including medical, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational, and social support needs

- Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants to achieve their ISP goals

- Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90 day review with the participant after initial intake

- Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current participant file with all required documents

- Maintains confidentiality of participant files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines

- Develops therapeutic and/or professional relationships with clients and systems/partners that enhance efforts to engage and retain individuals with their housing goals

- Provides crisis intervention and risk assessment services focused on increasing safety and enhancing the clients' ability to independently solve problems, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self -coordinate their own care, including services for individuals with chronic trauma

- Uses motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care in service delivery

- Maintains current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilizes them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients

- Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.

- Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.

- Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.

- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.

- Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

- Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations or a related field

- Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training

- Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:

- Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties

PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change.

If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.