Housing Case Manager - South Orange County

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking passionate Housing Case Managers to support a non-profit organization in Mission Viejo, CA!
Please see details below and apply to this job post with your interest, or send updated resumes to
Details

• Setting - Non-profit organization
• Population - At risk, unhoused individuals, families, and persons in crisis from dependency to self sufficiency
• Location - Mission Viejo, CA
• Schedule - 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
• Pay - $28/hr
• WEEKLY PAY!

*This will be a temp to perm position after 13 weeks*
Duties

• Ensure comprehensive case management is provided including intake assessments, evaluating client’s needs, developing housing sustainability plans, and monitoring progress.
• Maintain a caseload of 30 active cases
• Assist and refer clients to community resources, following up with weekly goals and completion of action steps.
• Provide mobile advocacy case management as needed.
• Link clients to resources such as Cal Fresh, General Relief, Cal Aim, State and Federal disability programs.
• On an as needed basis, coordinate and meet with clients off-site to complete case management forms and build rapport with clients.
• Perform crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and motivational techniques to coach clients with any issues that are adversely affecting their lives through comprehensive case management best practices.
• Collect required documentation for client aid requests and assemble client aid packets for review and approval.
• Collect and input data into database, HMIS, and Cal Optima Connect within 72 business hours.
• Collaborate with clients to set achievable goals, such as accessing housing, medical care, mental health services, employment, and other necessary resources.
• Maintain accurate and up to date case notes, progress reports, and documentation of services provided.
• Participate in regular team meetings and training sessions, as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years CalAIM with a proven track record of meeting documentation requirements
• Up to 40% driving/local travel within South OC to reach different locations
• Systems: CalOptima Connect experience strongly preferred
• Technical: Demonstrated success in housing deposits, navigation, tenancy sustaining, and day habilitation
• Skills: Strong documentation, motivations interviewing, landlord mediation
• Relative medicals (TB test, drug screening), DOJ fingerprinting, background check

I look forward to connecting! Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.