Position Title: Case Manager I

Department: Community Support –Housing Navigation Services

Reports To: Program Operations Supervisor: Community Supports-Housing

SALARY RANGE:

$24.75 - $28.50 per hour DOE

POSITION SUMMARY: LANCASTER, CA. SITE

Provides housing case management services to patients assigned to individual caseload. Position will conduct onsite and /or in field-based advocacy, outreach, engagement, re-engagement, and housing navigation services including outside linkage to resources.

Housing Transition Navigation Services include:

• Conducting a tenant screening and housing assessment that identifies the Member’s needs, preferences and barriers related to successful tenancy. The assessment may include collecting information on the Member’s housing needs, potential housing transition barriers, and identification of housing retention barriers.
• Developing an individualized housing support plan based upon the housing assessment that addresses identified barriers, includes short- and long-term measurable goals for each issue, establishes the Member’s approach to meeting the goal, and identifies when other Providers or services, both reimbursed and not reimbursed by Medi-Cal, may be required to meet the goal.
• Searching for housing and presenting options.
• Assisting in securing housing, including the completion of housing applications and securing required documentation (in other words., Social Security card, birth certificate, prior rental history).
• Assisting with benefits advocacy, including assistance with obtaining identification and documentation for SSI eligibility and supporting the SSI application process.
• Identifying and securing available resources to assist with subsidizing rent (such as Section 8 state and local assistance programs, etc.) and matching available rental subsidy resources to Members.
• If included in the housing support plan, identifying, and securing resources to cover expenses, such as security deposit, moving costs, adaptive aids, environmental modifications, moving costs, and other one-time expenses.
• Assisting with requests for reasonable accommodation, if necessary.
• Landlord education and engagement.
• Ensuring that the living environment is safe and ready for move-in.
• Communicating and advocating on behalf of the Member with landlords.
• Establishing procedures and contacts to retain housing, including developing a housing support crisis plan that includes prevention and early intervention services when housing is jeopardized.
• Identifying, coordinating, securing, or funding non-emergency, non-medical transportation to assist Members’ mobility to ensure reasonable accommodations and access to housing options prior to transition and on move in day.
• Identifying, coordinating, environmental modifications to install necessary accommodations for accessibility.

*Other duties as assigned by Operational Supervisor*

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

EXPERIENCE

Case Manager I - Completion of an academic Addiction Studies program and certification with ACADC, CCBCDC, BI, FACT, IACC or CAARR

• Or Bachelor’s Degree and registration with one of the 10 DADP approved state level certification programs. Must obtain certification within 5 years of employment.
• 3 years Case Management experience

Case Manager II - Completion of an academic Addiction Studies program and certification with CAADAC, CAADE or AAHCP

• or Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or in at least 3rd year of a doctoral program in Psychology; or Internship registration with the Board of Psychology as a Psychological Assistant or with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• If not licensed after three (3) years of employment must show evidence of enrollment in Addiction Studies Program and register with one of the DADP-approved state level counselor certification agencies
• Must be registered or certified upon hire and no later than six (6) months from date of employment.
• 5 years Case Management experience

2. For all other Programs:

• Case Manager I - BA/BS/BSW degree in social work or related fields and 3 years prior case management experience
• AFSD
• Case Manager II - Masters degree in Behavioral Sciences or in at least 3rd years of a doctoral program in Psychology and 5 years Case Management experience

3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

4. Valid California driver’s license and insurance

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DAPP-approved state level counselor certification agency

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency, Housing Navigation services and Enhance case management

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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