The Case Manager for Enhanced Case Management Program will be embedded within the Homeless Services Division teams. This position will work with homeless individuals with medical, mental health, or substance abuse disorders. The Enhanced Case Manager will be the single point of contact for our medically vulnerable participants with complex needs who require personalized support to coordinate medical, behavioral, and social services.
What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- OR, Associates Degree in Social Services, Case Management, or a related field, plus 2 years related work experience.
- OR, 4 years related work experience.
As a Enhanced Case Manager you will:
- Coordinate Admissions: Interface with healthcare facilities to address admission requests and ensure appropriate client placement through pre-admission meetings.
- Assess & Plan: Evaluate client eligibility for ECM services; complete program assessments and develop care plans with short- and long-term goals.
- Specialized Knowledge: Maintain understanding of chronic homelessness and related medical/behavioral issues (PTSD, TBI, substance use, mental health).
- Collaborate: Work with County Behavioral Health Therapists and other providers for therapy referrals and coordinated care.
- Appointment Management: Ensure timely follow-through for medical, mental health, and substance use appointments; provide transportation as needed.
- Advocate for Clients: Minimize barriers to accessing services and support client needs.
- Professional Standards: Maintain confidentiality, adhere to program policies, and monitor compliance with goals and expectations.
- Communication: Engage daily with clients and shelter staff; communicate weekly with RN and regularly with community partners and funders.
- Monitor & Adjust: Track progress on care plans, re-evaluate needs, and modify goals or strategies as appropriate.
- Documentation: Complete logs, timesheets, reports, and client documents; maintain weekly statistical data and submit to hospitals and CenCal.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at [email protected].
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Associate’s degree in Social Services, Case Management, or a related field plus two years of related work experience
- Four years of related work experience
- Knowledge of chronic homelessness and related medical, behavioral health, substance-use, PTSD, and TBI issues
What We Do
CAPSLO is a nonprofit community action agency serving more than 26,000 people across Central and Southern California. It addresses poverty and promotes economic self-sufficiency through community-based programs including early education and child care, dependent care, housing and basic needs, health services, education, resource navigation, and family support. Its mission centers on empowering low-income residents through collaboration and practical assistance for lasting stability.
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