Case Manager Housing Specialist - Mental Health 629

What You Will Do to Change Lives

At Valley Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), we know that health, hope, and dreams are hard to maintain without a safe place to sleep. As our Housing Specialist, you are the architect of stability. Partnering with San Diego Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Housing Commission, you'll help members with co-occurring disorders navigate the journey from homelessness to long-term housing retention.

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  The Housing Expert: You aren't just a case manager; you're a navigator. You'll lead outreach and engagement, helping residents stabilize their housing and stay connected to the resources they need.

  
  
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  Community Builder: You'll lead site-wide integration opportunities-from educational groups to community BBQs and celebrations-turning a building into a neighborhood.

  
  
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  Clinical Partner: You'll work with our high-risk members to assess their needs, ensuring those who need intensive behavioral health services get the care they deserve.

  
  
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  Mobile Advocate: You'll meet members where they are-in the community, in their units, or in our onsite spaces-to ensure they have the tools to live independently.

  
  

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am to 4:30pm | Full-Time

Expected starting wage range is $21.50 - $26.25. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

What's In It for You*

• Nine Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

In partnership with San Diego Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Housing Commission, Telecare offers onsite supportive and case management services for persons residing at Valley Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). All referrals to Valley Vista PSH are prioritized and matched by the region's Coordinated Entry System (CES). Service participation is voluntary and not required to reside at Valley Vista PSH. Telecare works with tenants to engage them in services according to their behavioral health and case management needs. Services are provided throughout the community based on preference: onsite in community space, in your unit, or in the community, if appropriate. These services focus on housing stability and retention, including but not limited to: 1) Outreach and engagement services addressing housing stabilization and case management needs, 2) Behavioral health assessment, screening, care coordination, and referrals for residents at high risk and in need of more intensive behavioral health services to maintain housing, 3) Addressing ongoing behavioral health care coordination needs, and 4) Offering site-wide community integration opportunities (BBQs, celebrations, tenant education, and other groups).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Housing Specialist, Housing Coordinator

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.