Case Manager

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

As part of the PATH team, the Case Manager main function is to assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by utilizing a "whatever it takes" approach.

• Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by the participant including medical, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational, and social support needs Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants to achieve their ISP goals
• Completes program specific assessments (e.g. VI-SPDAT)
• Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90-day review with the participant after initial intake
• Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current participant file with all required documents
• Maintains confidentiality of participant files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines
• Develops therapeutic and/or professional relationships with clients and systems/partners that enhance efforts to engage and retain individuals with their housing goals
• Provides crisis intervention and risk assessment services focused on increasing safety and enhancing the clients’ ability to independently solve problems, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self -coordinate their own care, including services for individuals with chronic trauma
• Uses motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care in service delivery
• Maintains current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilizes them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients