The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is hiring for a homeless case manager. This requires to vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to their first day.
Duties:
- Conducts clients assessments over the phone to evaluate the client's needs and connects them to corresponding supportive services.
- Provides crisis and de-escalation services to people on the phone
- Maintains case records and required electronic reporting documentation in the homeless management information system (HMIS) and other documenting systems.
- Provides short to medium term case management services through telecommunication for persons who are not able to access services during hours of operation.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
- Four Years of experience providing supportive or case management services to vulnerable populations.
- Academic degrees in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for required experience on a year- for-year basis.
Qualifications:
- Experience conducting street outreach and supportive service delivery to people experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Bilingual skills are plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Long Beach, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person