Case Manager With Car (Skid Row)
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Lamp Community ends homelessness of Los Angeles' most vulnerable individuals, primarily adults with mental illness,
through a continuum of services and housing, enabling them to reach their highest level of self-sufficiency and
community integration.
The RIST Case Manager will travel to multiple locations in the greater Los Angeles area to meet, transport, and work with
members to attain and sustain permanent housing in partnership with the County Department of Health Services (DHS).
The Advocate’s primary responsibilities are to outreach and engage new members and to coordinate housing, mental and
primary health and recovery services that will ensure health and community integration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. *Transport members in your vehicle* as needed to assist members in accessing necessary services
2. In collaboration with DHS, outreach unsheltered and sheltered homeless who have chronic health conditions and/or
are high utilizers of emergency county health services with the objective of engaging individual to determine motivation
and eligibility for permanent housing
3. Complete pre-authorization and application package to submit to DHS per their policies and procedures
4. Assist engaged members with homeless section 8 voucher to find a safe place to live and contact Property Managers
and Landlords to set up appointments to show members different apartment options
5. Travel to multiple housing locations in the greater Los Angeles area to provide case management; coordinate and
implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members (caseload of 20-25)
6. Coordinate with DHS to ensure members are connected to primary health care and reduce need for emergency health
care services
7. Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of
improved physical and mental health
8. Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it quarterly and upon
completion of goals
9. Assist management and other Advocates with program evaluation and modification for future program improvements
and growth
10. Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wraparound services to members
11. Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, scheduling and attending appointments, budgeting,
socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery
12. Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the staff team, including participation in weekly staff
meetings, group clinical supervision, and staff trainings
13. Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all required documents from DHS and
HACLA
14. Assure that all member paperwork and data collection is complete and up-to-date in the Homeless Management
Information System and case management software
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current, valid California Driver’s with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
2. Able to transport members in your vehicle
3. Bachelor’s degree and minimum two years’ experience working with homeless individuals, preferably those living
with mental illness and/or substance addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4. Able to work with minimum supervision
5. Able to learn and utilize Exym database software
6. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
7. Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification
8. Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Lamp is located in the Skid Row area of downtown and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Lamp is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and herein reiterates its policy of Equal Opportunity for all qualified individuals without
distinction or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation,
citizenship, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
Apply via email to
jobs@lampcommunity.org
or
Please send salary history, cover letter, and resume to:
Lamp Community, Human Resources
526 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Web: lampcommunity.org
Fax: 213.542.6549