JR 4965
Case Manager
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Salary: $23.24 to $28.28 per hour
Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

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PATH is seeking candidates with social services experience to join our ICMS Program as a Case Manager. This position will be based out of our regional headquarters in Los Angeles and provide field-based services throughout LA County.

ABOUT THE ICMS PROGRAM
PATH’s Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Program provides services to individuals experiencing homelessness with chronic medical conditions and co-occurring disorders and who are high utilizers or the Department of Health Services (DHS) hospital and outpatient system.

WHAT IS A CASE MANAGER?
As part of the ICMS team, the Case Manager provides field-based, direct client services to program participants. Responsibilities of the Case Manager include:

• Providing case management services including independent living skills, housing stabilization, money management, community integration, employment linkage, benefits establishment, community integration, and linkage to community providers for substance use, primary and mental health care
• Collaborating with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that address short- and long-term goals
• Providing on-going case management support to assess plan progress and ensure goals are met or adjusted as necessary
• Providing strengths-based case management and service coordination designed to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining stable housing
• Maintain documentation standards as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies

WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for candidates that:

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with evidence-based case management techniques including critical time intervention, trauma informed care, harm reduction strategies, crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following education and professional experience is preferred:

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable 
  populations or a related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•  All levels of education and experience are welcome

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
For this role the Case Manager must:

• Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must: 

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage