Case Manager, Recuperative Facility LA & El Monte
US Career Partners
2024-11-06 16:43:48
Los Angeles, California, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Construction
Job description
Accelerate your career, impact and earnings working for a fast growing recuperative home full of future opportunity; making a major difference for the homeless population.
Overview: The Homeless Case Manager plays a crucial role in providing individualized support and resources to clients experiencing homelessness. This position requires a combination of empathy, advocacy, resource coordination, and collaboration to empower clients on their journey to stability and self-sufficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Client Assessment and Planning:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients experiencing homelessness to identify their individual needs, challenges, and strengths.
Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with clients, outlining specific goals and interventions to support their journey toward stability.
2. Resource Coordination:
Connect clients with essential resources such as housing assistance, healthcare, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment support, and other community-based services.
Collaborate with external agencies, nonprofits, and government organizations to access additional resources and support.
3. Advocacy:
Advocate on behalf of clients to navigate social services, legal systems, and community resources.
Assist clients in overcoming barriers and accessing entitlements and benefits they are eligible for.
4. Crisis Intervention:
Provide immediate support during crises, such as mental health emergencies, substance abuse issues, or sudden homelessness. Implement crisis intervention techniques and collaborate with emergency services when necessary.
5. Regular Monitoring and Follow-up:
Conduct regular check-ins with clients to assess progress, address emerging needs, and modify care plans as required.
Maintain detailed and accurate case notes, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
6. Collaboration with Stakeholders:
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including medical professionals social workers, facility staff, and external service providers.
Attend case conferences, team meetings, and collaborate with community partners to enhance support networks for clients.
7. Education and Skill-building:
Provide guidance and resources to help clients develop essential life skills, including budgeting, job readiness, and effective communication.
Facilitate workshops or group sessions to address common challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
8. Community Outreach:
Engage in outreach efforts to identify and connect with individuals experiencing homelessness who may benefit from case management services.
Raise awareness about available support services and advocate for the needs of the homeless population.
Qualifications:
1. Education:
A bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is typically preferred.
2. Experience:
Previous experience in case management, social work, or a related field, preferably working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in crisis situations.
3. Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
4. Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity:
A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with diverse populations, recognizing and respecting individual differences.
5. Problem-solving Abilities:
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in dynamic and challenging situations.
6. Organizational Skills:
Effective organizational and time-management skills to prioritize and manage a caseload of clients.
7. Collaboration and Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive relationships with external service providers.
8. Commitment to Ethical Standards:
Adherence to ethical guidelines and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
Benefits
We offer Health Benefits for full time employees after the first day of the following month of hire- medical, dental and vision. 401K eligibility is the one-year anniversary. CA mandates sick time accruals for all employees PT, FT, etc. and all FT accrue vacation.