Case Manager (CCACS Brookside)

The Contra Costa Adult Continuum of Services (CCACS) is a program of Contra Costa Health Services Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division, in partnership with Heluna Health.

Our mission is to provide safe, interim housing with comprehensive services that assist homeless adults in securing permanent housing that will end their homelessness.

We respect human dignity and believe housing is a right that is supported through advocacy and collaboration ().

 

☐ CCYCS

The Contra Costa Youth Continuum of Services (CCYCS) is a program of Contra Costa Health Services Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division, in partnership with Heluna Health.

CCYCS operates with the philosophy that every young person has the ability to make good choices for themselves, when provided with gentle guidance, support, and positive opportunities.

We value the diversity, determination, resiliency, and strength that all youth bring to our doors.

(www.cchealth.org/homeless/homeless-youth.php)

 

Under the supervision of the CCYCS Program Manager, the individual in this position will establish and maintain a caseload of up to 15 youth, ages 18-24.  The Case Manager will provide assessments, brief goal-oriented counseling, advocacy, and support to homeless youth staying at an emergency youth shelter located in West Contra Costa County.

 

☐ SHP

The Supportive Housing Programs (SHP) and Rental Assistance Programs (formerly Shelter Plus Care) are programs of Contra Costa Health Services Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division, in partnership with Heluna Health.  Under the supervision of the Supportive Housing Manager, the individual in this position will provide assessments, case management services, brief goal-oriented counseling, advocacy, and housing retention services to individuals living independently.  The Case Manager will be responsible for outreaching to local landlords and other housing providers in order to establish lasting working relationships to expand the housing stock available for consumers in Homeless Programs.
 

Salary: $24.00 - $28.35 Hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Establish and maintain a caseload and conduct Needs Assessment interviews (related to psychosocial, mental, and physical health, housing, income, AOD services, legal, etc.); as well as VI-SPDAT.


* Meet with clients weekly to assist in developing and monitoring a case/life/treatment plan



* Assist client in obtaining appropriate identification, as well as benefits such as Medi-Cal, SSI, GA, Cal Fresh and other benefits, and services immediately upon program entry.



* Identify, support, and closely coordinate client’s access to resources and services related to Needs Assessment outcomes.

Referrals to: Housing Specialists, Income Specialists, Mental Health Case Managers/Clinicians, Healthcare for the Homeless Community Health Workers and Nurse Practitioners, Alcohol and Other Drug Access Line/AOD Counselors, legal services, other referral sources...