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Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

Case Manager I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc., Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Career Opportunities with Tarzana Treatment CentersA great place to work.Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Department:

Community Supports - Housing Transition and NavigationReports To:

As assigned by Program Senior Supervisor/DirectorPOSITION SUMMARY

Provides case management services to members assigned to individual caseload. As a Housing Case Manager, Case Managers are expected to provide high-quality case management services to members navigating the transition from homelessness to temporary or permanent housing or to help those formerly homeless to retain housing. The ideal candidate will have a client-centered, 'whatever it takes' approach and provide excellent customer service that is sensitive to the challenges that homeless persons with a range of medical and/or behavioral health issues face as they move into and maintain permanent housing.Duties include but are not limited to:

Outreach and engagementHousing assessmentsIndividualized Housing Support PlansGoal settingAddressing barriersHousing and rental assistanceLinkage to health, mental health, substance use disorder services and other supportive servicesOngoing monitoring and follow-upAssistance with benefits establishment, transportation, crisis management, eviction preventionClient and landlord educationHousing location servicesSeeking a candidate that has previous Housing Case Manager experience and ideally the candidate would be knowledgeable of local resources and community agencies. Candidate should be a good communicator and problem solver, being able to address the needs of the members. Bi-lingual a plus.SALARY RANGE:

$24.75 - $28.50 per hour DOEWe offer a competitive benefits package:

Medical InsuranceVision Care PlanLife InsurancePaid Holidays (12)Paid Vacation TimeSick Time401(k) Retirement PlanCompetitive wagesStability and career advancementContinuing Education OpportunitiesHOURS

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.Inform patients about other services offered by Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) that may be appropriate for the patient’s family members.Attends in-services trainings and educational workshops.Attends all required staff meetings.Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.As appropriate works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.Assist with employment/vocational referrals, provide vocational counseling regarding resume preparation, job interviewing etc.Provides outreach and follow-up services to patients in and out of treatment, to check progress, offer additional services, help reengage in treatment, make needed referrals.Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.Makes direct contact within the agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record which documents contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.EXPERIENCE

For AOD Programs:Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and registration with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.For all other Programs:1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting (HIV programs) and DVSS Certification for DV specific staff.Valid California driver’s license and insurance.LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DHCS approved state level counselor certification agencies.SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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