Overview
Case Manager – E6 Outreach Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Stjosephctr
Position: Case Manager I- E6 Outreach
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.
Brief Description of Principal Activities
Multifaceted intervention,prevention, andeducationservices are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles. St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Case Manager works as a team member of the multi-disciplinary homeless street outreach team, incollaborationwith social service professionals, ensuring the delivery ofquality carein accordance to the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Health Services for contracted agencies, as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The E6 MDT Case Manager will use the “whatever it takes” approach to help people experiencing homelessness get connected to resources and supportive services in order to obtain permanent housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:
Provide street-based outreach, navigation, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Provide support and assistance to clients with accessing resources in the community. Establish and maintain professional and positive relationships with staff, clients, and community providers.
Adhere to housing first and harm reduction models ofadvocacywith clients. Conduct interactions with clients and other professionals in arespectfuland courteous manner.
Listen attentively to client needs and suggestions and address their issues fairly and professionally, coordinating with immediate supervisor for supervision.
Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers.
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.
Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services. Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e., California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation, and program development.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the position, which includes transporting clients in company vehicles.
Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.
Participate in SPA 5 case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.
Coordinate with other outreach teams in joint outreach efforts.
Perform daily follow-u…
Title: Case Manager – E6 Outreach
Company: Stjosephctr
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
