Case Manager, Problem Solving Hospital Liaison - DTLA
The People Concern | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) | |
United States, California, Los Angeles | |
April 27, 2024 | |
Case Manager, Problem Solving Hospital Liaison - DTLA
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Req #10794 Friday, October 27, 2023
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. Title: Case Manager, Problem Solving Hospital Liaison - SPA 4 SUMMARY The Coordinated Entry System (CES) Problem Solving Hospital Liaison program is a short-term housing intervention that seeks to assist participants to maintain their current housing or identify an immediate and safe housing alternative within their own network of family, friends and social supports. The Problem Solving Hospital Liaison receives referrals from the local hospital system, and works with participants to divert them from entering or returning to the homeless shelter system or streets. The Hospital Liaison secures and stabilizes participants in housing via linkages to services that include but are not limited to legal services, one time financial assistance, and housing related support services. Problem Solving also ensures that those households who do not have alternative housing options are quickly connected to existing emergency or crisis housing services to ensure their immediate health and safety needs are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assess housing barriers of participants who are exiting the hospital system and are unstably housed and at-risk of homelessness to determine housing and service needs QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree in related field (Social Work, Community Organizing, or other Human Services) and two years' full-time experience working with the homeless, preferably those living with mental illness and / or substance addictions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 2. Knowledge of homeless social service providers and Coordinated Entry System 3. Able to communicate and interact with subcontractors, housing providers and community partners in a culturally competent manner 4. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills 5. Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in fast-paced work environment 6. Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies 1. Bilingual (English/Spanish) 1. Combination of field and office environment RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES 1. Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times 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) * 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 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 basedon 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. 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