Housing Case Manager Needed in Irwindale
16029 Arrow Hwy, Suite G Irwindale, CA 91706 US
Job Description
PsychPros is a nationally recognized staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to the behavioral healthcare field. We are currently hiring for a Case Manager to work full-time with families experiencing homelessness in Irwindale, CA 91706.
This is a TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT expected to last until July 1, 2025.
Requirements-
- Experience working with homeless or very low income individuals, persons with substance abuse issues or mental illnesses preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social services setting.
- Possess a valid California driver's license and have access to properly registered vehicle.
- Candidates must be vaccinated for Covid.
Benefits-
- The pay is $23.50/hour
- The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
Responsibilities-
- Manages a caseload of 20-25 households
- Provide case management services through the Homelessness Prevention and Time Limited Subsidies programs.
- Collaborate with Housing Navigators to assist families in navigating the lease up process, and provide supportive services and resource linkage to promote housing retention and wellness.
- Rapidly enroll referrals, including gathering documentation needed for enrollment and creating Housing and Services Plans in collaboration with participants.
- Connect participants to resources that support housing stabilization and promote wellness, including medical, mental health and/or substance use services, employment, child care, etc.
- Engage households on a consistent basis to provide support related to goals and to discuss budgets and progressive financial assistance. Frequency of services will be based on the needs of the family, but home visits must occur once a month at minimum. Weekly visits are required for any unhoused participants.
- Transport participants as needed to essential appointments and conduct visits within SPA 3 and Los Angeles County.