Booth Case Manager; Temporary - SC​/Glendale Corps

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management to 15 residents within the Booth Senior Bridge Home and 4 families within Chester Village programs. The Case Manager is responsible for providing overall support, including developing external resources and referrals, completes housing assessments.

$23/hr.

- $25/hr.

• Maintain documentation in accordance with all regulatory and internal policies respectively for each housing program's contract requirements, including weekly progress/case notes, data entry, paperwork, and reports.
• Complete a Coordinated Entry System (CES) Triage Tool and enter the information into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the region's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Complete periodic reports as required by The Salvation Army, LAHSA and HIMIS/Clarity.
• Participate in regular case conferencing calls with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Interim Housing Program (IHP) Coordinator to review client housing plans and status and CoC program with City of Glendale. Prepare progress notes and complete all data entry requirements, necessary paperwork, and documentation for contract requirements.
• Collaborate with clients' mental health workers from DMH and contracted agencies to support mental health engagement and stability.
• Conduct Case Management Services with all families of the Booth Senior Bridge Home and Chester Village programs to include engagement, intake, assessment, individual service planning, ongoing monitoring, and follow-up activities.
• Meet regularly with clients to develop short and long-term goals, outcomes management, monitoring savings and if needed, reassess needs and progress.
• Provide the following activities to Chester Village PSH Program:
  • Case Management
  • Coordinated Life Skills Training
  • Employment Services to Clients
• Audit client files periodically for each program's quality assurance.
• Foster a supportive and positive program environment using strengths-based, trauma-informed methods with all clients.
• Facilitate initial orientation for new residents including intake, room inventory, if needed, child enrollment in local school and after school program, and other local service referrals.
• Assist clients with implementing a housing plan based on client preferences and taking into consideration the available housing resources that are in alignment with the CES Triage Tool score.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with participants, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
• Assist clients with obtaining necessary identification documents for expediting access to health, mental health, substance use treatment, housing, and other services.
• Maintain a current file of appropriate community resources for staff to use including bus, taxi, van, Access Services, and/or other possible options to ensure participants' access to supportive services.
• Perform room and apartment checks respectively for each housing program and notify management regarding maintenance issues.
• Build and maintain a documented network of referrals and resources for clients, and foster relationships with local service providers and agencies to increase effective communication and referrals.
• Support client discharge process to transitional or permanent housing: provide counseling during the transition, refer clients to relevant resources that support long term housing and income stability, and complete outcome reports within 24 hours upon exiting.
• Facilitate House Meetings to empower clients and address any program concerns that arise.
• Mediate between clients if conflicts arise and issue program violation warnings if needed.
• Ensure distribution logs for hygiene supplies, linen,…