Case Manager Mental Health FSP SPA

• Full-time

Background

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, and education services 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.

St. Joseph Center (SJC) is a nonprofit organization and is the leading housing and supportive services provider on the Westside of Los Angeles. For nearly five decades, our mission has been to end homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles. We work at the intersection of housing, economic mobility and social justice. We provide comprehensive housing services, outreach, food assistance, mental health support, and workforce development to over 15,000 low-income individuals, youth, and families each year.

We understand that homelessness, housing insecurity and poverty in Los Angeles are unique, largely shaped by the critical housing shortage. That’s why we take a holistic approach to supporting Angelenos in need, prioritizing Housing First while recognizing that housing alone is not enough to support individuals and families on their path to build a sustainable and productive future.

We are looking for people who, like us, believe in the inherent worth of every individual. And understand that homelessness and poverty are often a result of circumstances, not a reflection of character. We are on a bold mission to end poverty and homelessness in our generation and are deeply committed to finding long-term solutions to shape a future for Los Angeles that works for all.

eph Center we are committed to creating a culture where innovation flourishes, diversity strengthens us, and our strong SJC community contributes to our shared mission.

Job Summary

Integrated programs which provide clients with field-based concentrated, coordinated access to services specific to the nature of client needs. The case manager works as part of the interdisciplinary Full-Service Partnership (FSP) team managing a caseload consisting of clients who meet criteria for chronic homelessness and severe mental health disorders. Case Managers provide intensive case management services aimed at engaging clients in the service continuum, provide linkage services that enable clients to become housing ready.

Once housing is ready, the case manager assists clients in applying for subsidized housing and link clients to available housing resources by locating suitable units and helping them prepare for permanent housing. Once clients are housed, the case manager is responsible for providing ongoing intensive services aimed at helping client become as self-reliant as possible and sustain stable, safe housing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop working relationships with other non-profit agencies also providing client services (Los Angeles Housing Authority, Housing A C Los Angeles, etc.)
• Present findings to collaborative agencies to develop a service plan of action that will ensure and expedite housing opportunities and stability
• Collaborate consistently and clearly with FSP team’s interdisciplinary team members such as MD, PMHNP, PA, MHT and other CM
• Assist with developing and implementing client treatment plans focusing on coordinated strategies for addressing mental health/substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, symptom/behavior reduction, medication management and any other risk factors that could impede…