Case Manager Housing

Job Summary

Work with community organizations, government agencies and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits, and move-in terms on behalf of clients. Manage lease agreements for short-term, transitional, and permanent housing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly housing inspections, follow reporting requirements, and work with clients to remediate issues.
• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and targeted case management services to assist clients in meeting basic needs and housing needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Locate housing opportunities to meet short-term, transitional, and permanent housing needs and manage lease agreements.
• Prepare subsidy applications, maintain client housing files, and ensure rent calculations are accurate.
• Assist in monthly tenant rent collection, transport clients to housing locations and help them secure required documents for housing placement.
• Conduct housing screenings and assessments utilizing the coordinated entry system required.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client's care.
• Participate in scheduled meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience or associate degree and 3 years' experience or 5 years' relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Knowledge of housing needs of individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Stooping/Bending
• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Moving between offices/clients
• Driving – light errands
• Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Driving – in the course of job duties
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods