Case Manager, E6

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Location
:
Olympic, Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Department
: E6

Schedule
:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Status: Full time, Non-exempt, Non-management

With the support of and in partnership with the E6 team, the Case Manager performs a variety of tasks to assist the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals, and is responsible for identifying, engaging and providing support to homeless clients, including aftercare services and follow up support, once housed. The Case Manager will focus specifically in the Midtown Los Angeles area and will engage homeless individuals, as well as provide linkages to housing and supportive services.

These teams are part of a large-scale street-based engagement effort in the Metro Los Angeles Area (Service Area
4). The goal of E6 is to create a countywide network of multidisciplinary, integrated street-based teams to identify, engage, and connect, or re-connect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. The Case Manager provides information and support for program members, and assists members in linking to a variety of resources and services as needed. The Case Manager will model competence in wellness, recovery, and coping, and is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of operations.

1. Identify, engage, and provide support to clients in the E6 program living on the streets in the Midtown Los Angeles area, targeting those clients who are vulnerable due to medical, psychiatric, or addiction needs. Work in collaboration with other team members to remove barriers to permanent housing; e.g., acquisition of identification, legal aid, benefits assistance, life skills acquisition

2. Work collaboratively as a team to identify appropriate services, taking into account each individual’s physical and cognitive needs

3. Provide case management and aftercare/follow-up services to clients placed in permanent housing

4. Report all statistics and updates for reporting purposes

5. Provide initial contact, needs assessment, information, education and referrals to the homeless

6. Provide case management, basic services, and advocacy for clients

7. Refer target clientele to appropriate services (e.g., health, mental health, interim housing, etc.)

8. Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients that facilitate provision of services

9. Work in collaboration with E6 team members and outside agency staff to connect clients to appropriate services

10. Maintain and record accurate electronic records, client files, and statistical information

11. Attend all case file, staff meetings, trainings and retreats

12. Participate in CES outreach meetings and other community meetings as assigned.
13. Will need to transport clients in personal vehicle at times, thus valid

CA license and personal insurance is required.

1. BA degree or equivalent experience

2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the issues faced by the population served (homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, medical issues, and domestic violence)

3. Willingness to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers

4. Working knowledge of social services agencies in Metro LA (SPA
4) and LA County agencies serving the homeless

5. Excellent human relations/communication skills; ability to act in professional manner regardless of circumstances

6. Skilled in non-violent crisis intervention

7. Ability to self-motivate and organize time effectively and efficiently

8. Computer literate; able to use computerized database system for information management

9. Passion for working with the population served

10. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

The People Concern - OPCC and Lamp Community United -- have many service locations in downtown LA and Santa Monica, and we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans…