Case Manager, MSW - Project-Based VASH (JR 3889)

JR 3889

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Case Manager, MSW - Project-Based VASH

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Salary : $33.09 - $40.19 per hour

Pay Frequency : 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Full Time

Non-Exempt

Driving Required

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our TEAM NAME as the JOB TITLE at the OFFICE LOCATION.

ABOUT PATH

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness.

PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Alongside a team of other case managers, housing locators and community providers, the Case Manager provides fieldbased, direct client outreach, linkage and retention services to veterans experiencing homelessness.

Case management services aim to promote recovery and community integration and ultimately help clients break the cycle of homelessness.

Services provided by the Case Manager include, but are not limited to, individual and group therapy, outreach and engagement, case assessment and service planning, assistance with mainstream entitlement, PHA subsidy and other county subsidy applications, housing location, advocacy and addressing health, mental health and substance use barriers.

The Case Manager delivers these services by implementing evidence-based practices such as ACT (Assertive Community

Treatment) and Motivational Interviewing to help clients meet their service plan goals.

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of the Project-Based VASH team, the Case Manager performs field-based, direct client outreach, linkage and retention services to veterans experiencing homelessness.

Position Responsibilities include :

• Perform initial comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs for housing, ongoing case management services, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and coordination of needed community services.
• Collaborate with the client to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses short- and long-term goals.
• Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or adjusted.
• Provide field-based therapeutic supportive case management services addressing mental health, functional, and substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing.

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for candidates with :

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail : Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.

Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Collaboration and Teamwork : Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.

Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.

• Communication : Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative : Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving : Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries : Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current and active licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., ACSW, LCSW).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent behavioral health degree eligible for licensure through the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences or approved by program funder (e.g., MSW, MFT)
• One (1) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Regardless of qualifications, candidates must :

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR / First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire :
• Tuberculosis Test
• Background Screening
• Drug Test

DRIVING

Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must :

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

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