Weekend Substance Abuse Case Manager, E6

Weekend Substance Abuse Case Manager, E6 Req #11446 Los Angeles, CA, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM Case Manager, Substance Abuse E6 Summary With the support of and in partnership with the E6 team, the Substance Use Case Manager performs a variety of tasks to assist the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals in their recovery from substances and in regaining control over their lives. These teams are part of a new large-scale street-based engagement effort in the Metro Los Angeles Area (Service Area 4). This is a LA County approved strategy to combat homelessness. The goal of E6 is to create a countywide network of multidisciplinary, integrated street-based teams to identify, engage, and connect, or re-connect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. The Substance Use Case Manager provides information and support for program members, and assists members in gaining admission to inpatient or more intensive substance abuse treatment settings as needed. The Substance Use Case Manager will model competence in wellness, recovery, and coping, and is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of operations. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilize harm reduction, social, environmental, and motivational, strategies to support clients, in collaboration with licensed clinicians, other counselors, case managers, and support staff 2. Encourage and promote an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals 3. Street outreach to identified homeless persons working with the team to engage in services and accept treatment from the program staff assist with enrollment process as needed 4. Conduct and document individual counseling sessions with clients at regular intervals determined by the individual’s needs 5. Coach clients individually on problems with transition from streets to home, supportive independent living skills, sobriety, and accessing needed recourses in the community 6. Provide referrals to allied critical healthy living services for clients on caseload 7. Document and account for time spent on client contacts and activities in client record in accordance with agency and funder standards 8. Attend and actively participate in team meetings and program-wide meetings daily 9. Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of ongoing developments and new techniques in the fields of substance abuse, mental health and behavioral health community resources and utilize these to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients Qualifications: An eagerness to provide top-notch quality services to individuals experiencing homelessness. 2. Lived experience with homelessness. 3. An understanding of and familiarity with homeless services and affordable housing in LA county 4. Experience in the fields of social work, public health or other types of outreach 5. Training in harm reduction, “housing first” principles and street-based outreach preferred 6. High School diploma or GED preferred 7. Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record preferred Preferred Qualifications: An eagerness to provide top-notch quality services to individuals experiencing homelessness. 2. Lived experience with homelessness. 3. An understanding of and familiarity with homeless services and affordable housing in LA county 4. Experience in the fields of social work, public health or other types of outreach 5. Training in harm reduction, “housing first” principles and street-based outreach preferred 6. High School diploma or GED preferred 7. Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record preferred Work Environment: The People Concern -- have many service locations in downtown LA and Santa Monica, and we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. We do not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or any other aspect of the employment application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 310-264-6646. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF Act as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.   About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates Corporate Discounts Job Details Job Family Julie Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator 100% in person by JD Education Level High School Travel Required Yes Job Start Date Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Hiring Min Rate 23.75 USD Hiring Max Rate 23.75 USD