Case Manager- Housing Specialist - Mental Health

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.

Full-Time: AM | 7:00am - 3:30pm | Sunday - Thursday

Expected starting wage is $28.31. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Canyon Vista is a 57 unit transitional and permanent supportive housing (PSH) program serving adults in San Mateo County with serious mental illness. Telecare will provide onsite case management, housing stabilization and rehabilitative services to tenants living in transitional and PSH units. Services onsite will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Required:

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; or Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; or Bachelor's degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
  
  Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Preferred:

• Four (4) years' experience in a mental health setting
• Experience providing intensive case management and/or intensive community supports using psychiatric rehabilitation conceptsli>
• Experience in a mental health setting, outpatient clinic, or community mental health service
• Knowledge of Housing Resources in local community

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates with members served to create Recovery Plan goals and ensure all services described in the Recovery Plan are provided
• Consistent with area of expertise, provides specialized services and interventions related to housing, including thematic groups, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with external agencies and resources
• Facilitates groups according to the needs and interests of members served especially related to education regarding Housing needs and maintenance
• Provides appropriate interventions in crisis situations
• On a rotating basis, performs officer of the day functions for both wellness, duty and stand by duty tasks
• Collects required data and completes required documentation
• Coordinates transitions to lower levels of care
• Maintains awareness of community resources and assists members served in appropriate use of community resources
• Assists members served with all needs, including Activities of Daily Living
• Assists members served in making and…