Case Manager III - ICMS

Exempt

Driving Required

PATH is seeking candidates with social services experience to join our ICMS Program as a Case Manager. This position will be based out of our regional headquarters in Los Angeles and provide field-based services throughout LA County.

ABOUT THE ICMS PROGRAM

PATH’s Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Program provides services to individuals experiencing homelessness with chronic medical conditions and co-occurring disorders and who are high utilizers or the Department of Health Services (DHS) hospital and outpatient system.

WHAT IS A CASE MANAGER?

As part of the ICMS team, the Case Manager provides field-based, direct client services to program participants. Responsibilities of the Case Manager include :

• Providing case management services including independent living skills, housing stabilization, money management, community integration, employment linkage, benefits establishment, community integration, and linkage to community providers for substance use, primary and mental health care
• Collaborating with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that address short- and long-term goals
• Providing on-going case management support to assess plan progress and ensure goals are met or adjusted as necessary
• Providing strengths-based case management and service coordination designed to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining stable housing
• Maintain documentation standards as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for candidates that :

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with evidence-based case management techniques including critical time intervention, trauma informed care, harm reduction strategies, crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following education and professional experience is preferred :

Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable

populations or a related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All levels of education and experience are welcome

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

For this role the Case Manager must :

• Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR / First Aid training
• Provide proof of full COVID- vaccination
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire : Tuberculosis TestBackground ScreeningDrug 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

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

FLEXIBLE WORK

We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH ACTION?

If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. A resume is required.

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve.

We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change.

If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.