Care Manager - Housing

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Regular Full-Time Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $30.00 Hourly

The Housing Care Manager, as a member of the St. John’s Community Supports Housing Program (CS) team, works closely with Medi-Cal members who are enrolled in the CS Program to provide homeless and housing support services. The Housing Care Manager provides Housing Navigation services that include: client advocacy, case management, benefit establishment, linkage to mental health/substance abuse services, linkage to stable housing and all other supportive services as needed.

In addition, the Housing Care Manager provides Tenancy Services with a goal of maintaining safe and stable tenancy once housing is secured. The position will use evidence-based practice models such as Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing, along with Harm Reduction and Housing First principles.

• Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 13 Paid Holidays and PTO
• 403(b) Retirement Match
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Succession Plans and Internal Growth Opportunities

Qualifications/Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree or higher;
• Familiar with resources that support stable housing, such as Veteran Services, Rapid Rehousing, and Section 8;
• Knowledge of housing navigation skills, such as housing location, filling out applications, developing housing contacts, and lease compliance;
• 2 years of experience within social services and/or public health;
• Experience working in underserved communities, such as undocumented individuals, unaccompanied minors, LGBTQIA+ populations, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or serious mental illness;
• Valid CA Driver's License and vehicle required for work-related travel to different clinic sites and housing sites; and
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, speak) strongly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Housing Care Manager will deliver Housing Navigation services to Medi-Cal members prior to successful tenancy which include:
  • Completing a Housing Assessment that identifies the member's preferences and barriers related to housing.
  • Developing an Individualized Housing Support Plan (based on the Housing Assessment) that addresses the identified barriers, short- and long-term housing goals, and identifies when other services may be required to meet housing goals.
  • Assisting in securing housing, including the completion of housing applications and securing vital documents (Social Security, Birth Certificate, etc.).
  • Assisting with benefits advocacy, including assistance with obtaining identification and documentation for SSI eligibility and supporting the SSI application process.
  • Identifying and securing available resources to assist with subsidizing rent (such as Section 8, state, and local housing assistance programs) and matching available rental subsidy resources to members.
  • If included in the Individualized Housing Support Plan, identifying and securing resources to cover expenses, such as security deposit, moving costs, adaptive aids, environmental modifications, moving costs, and other one-time expenses.
  • Communicating and advocating on behalf of the members with landlords.
  • Establishing procedures and contacts to retain housing.
  • Identifying, coordinating, securing, or funding non-emergency, non-medical transportation to assist members’ mobility to ensure reasonable accommodations and access to housing options prior to transition and on move-in day.
  • Review program participant files and ensure that all program records and resident documentation are maintained as required.
  • Perform other duties as needed to help effectively operate the program.
• The Housing Care Manager will deliver Tenancy Services to Medi-Cal members once housing is secured which include:
  • Providing early identification and intervention for behaviors that may jeopardize housing, such as late rental payment, hoarding, substance use, among other lease violations.
  • Education and training on…