Job SummaryThe Case Manager I ensures the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The position provides case management services (individual rehabilitation, skill building) to adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and works within a multi-disciplinary team.What You'll DoProvide linkage to physical health, substance abuse, meaningful community activities, volunteer services, job placements etc.Link clients to appropriate housing and assist them in completing required paperwork to obtain appropriate permanent housing.Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other service providers involved in the client’s care.Collaborate and consult regularly with FSP team’s interdisciplinary team members.Conduct ongoing case management assessments identifying client barriers to achieving their individual goals.Provide ongoing intensive case management services that ensure successful permanent housing, decrease social isolation, decrease/prevent relapse risks, advocacy to deter evictions, and linkage and ensure smooth transition into permanent housing by supporting clients with completing benefits and housing application processes, life skills such as budgeting and cooking, accessing community resources, and other skills as needed.Provide crisis management such as assessing for suicidal/homicidal ideation when necessary. Communicate with landlords and other collaborating agencies, responding to urgent housing requests in a timely manner.Participate in meetings with collaborative agencies and other community meetings as directedOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
