Case Manager, Jail Program ODR - Sherman Way

Role: Case Manager – Jail Program (ODR) - Sherman Way Reports To: Senior Program Manager Department: Project-Based Housing Department Program: 1602-DHS ODR Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt (Hourly); Non-Management Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Location: Sherman Way, 13561 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc. Summary: In partnership with the Department of Health (DHS) and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry (ODR) Team the Case Manager will provide Intensive Case Management Services (CMS) to clients recently released from jail who are experiencing homelessness. The Case Manager will assist with coordinating client’s release and help them attain permanent supportive housing in the community. The ODR Case Manager will work with clients to provide intensive field-based case management to a diverse group of clients with complex trauma facing medical, mental health and substance use barriers. Clients remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Work with a diverse and marginalized client caseload of 15 justice-involved clients experiencing many barriers including history of homelessness, complex trauma, medical, mental health and substance useMaintain weekly contact with all clients and document contact in County approved databaseEnsure that case management services to clients are reflective of the “Whatever It Takes” model, which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care and psycho-social rehabilitationLink clients to appropriate medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resourcesAssist clients in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled6. Participate in court hearings and submit court progress reportsEnsure that each client on caseload has an up-to-date and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessmentCollaborate with each client to develop creative goal plans aimed at improving overall well-being and housing stability; review and update quarterly and upon completion of goalsDevelop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current client file with all required documents and data in agency records and electronic databasesDocument all client contacts in PIP format (Purpose, Intervention, Plan) and in accordance with Housing Department productivity expectationsMaintain confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelinesResponsible for coordinating appointments, transportation, and follow-up services for clients accessing primary health care, mental health care, recovery services, and other community resourcesTransport clients in your vehicle to various agencies and healthcare providers in the greater Los Angeles area to increase community support services and community reintegrationDevelop effective, trusting relationships with clients, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental healthMaintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clientsAssist clients with becoming involved in daily activities, scheduling and attending appointments, budgeting, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recoveryWork cooperatively and cohesively with other clients of the staff team, including participation in weekly staff meetings and staff trainings Qualifications: Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving recordAble to pass a background check for jail clearanceAble to transport clients in your vehicleBachelor’s degree preferred; or a minimum two years’ case management experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, preferably those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated knowledge of case managementAble to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers Skill in non-violent crisis interventionComputer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programsDetail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skillsAble to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferredBachelors Degree Work Environment: Combination of field and office environmentRegularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.On occasion walk or drive to different local sitesWill necessitate working in busy and loud environmentsWill be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odorMay need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF Act as a role modelDemonstrate a sense of responsibilityContinuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvementHear and provide honest, specific and direct feedbackCreate an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws. About The People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates