Job description

1498 E. Harvard Blvd. Santa Paula CA 93060-9612 www.spiritofsantapaula.org 805.340.5025
A 501C3 Serving Santa Paula EIN 27-0005506

Date:

Name of Employee:

Hourly Rate: $25/hour plus benefits after one year

Start Date: To Be Determined

Hours per week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm
30 minutes for lunch; two 15-minute breaks

Job Description: Case Manager for Clients Attached to Behavioral Health – Work with existing case managers to exchange resources and collaboration

Considerations: A certified Case Manager certificate or degree will be given extra consideration as will experience in the field of homeless services and/or Behavioral Health

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Enhance the quality of client management during their stay at Harvard and create a case plan to include opportunities and connections to minimize their time at Harvard, supporting their transition to more stable and supportive housing.

2. Work with clients who are experiencing various challenges in the area of Behavioral Health
3. Case Manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and human services needed.
4. Collaborate as needed with the social worker assigned to the client.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and provide client care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client- centered

2. Handle hard-case resident assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

3. Working knowledge of HMIS required
4. Motivate clients to achieve confidence, success and autonomy where possible
5. Be familiar with work readiness programs, GED educational systems, obtain personal documentation such as Social Security cards, birth certificates, ID cards, immigration services
6. Connect with any and all service providers to promote successful outcomes
7. Be familiar with opportunities for community service hours
8. Be an advocate in homeless court

9. Be prepared to work with probation, homeless court, behavioral health, continuum of care, One
Stop, hospital case managers, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, social workers and advocates

10. Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc)
11. Help clients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their participation in various programs
12. Develop effective working relations and cooperate with other service providers throughout the entire case management process
13. Arrange abeyances with social services, law enforcement, health and governmental agencies
14. Take the extra mile and interact with residents to keep track of their progress and ensure satisfaction
15. Record case information, accurately complete all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
16. Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
17. Assess and address motivational and psycho-social issues
18. Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
19. Meet regularly with Shelter Manager and Executive Director to confer on progress and outcomes
20. Attend Weekly Staff Meetings Tuesdays from 1 pm to 2:30 pm

Requirements

1. Proven working experience in case management, including as a Nurse, Medical, Mental Health
Care Manager or a related job

2. Excellent knowledge of case management principles
3. Previous experience with psychological aspects of care or equivalent
4. Effective communication skills
5. Effective organizational and time management skills
6. Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
7. Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
8. Compassionate, trauma informed care - approach to all tasks and complimented by teamwork skills
9. Current license, certification or registration will be given extra consideration
10. BS degree in related healthcare field will be given extra consideration

Learned Requirements:
Working knowledge of the buildings safety systems
Working knowledge of the buildings camera system
Working knowledge of the mission and goals of SPIRIT of Santa Paula

Requirements:
Must have negative COVID-19 test
Must have negative TB test
Have a valid California Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Paula, CA 93060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Paula, CA 93060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person