Case Manager VASH – Intensive Case Management Services

Case Manager VI – VASH
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Salary: From $33.09 – $40.19 DOE
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required

PATH is seeking master’s level social services candidates (MSW or MFT) to join our Veteran Services VASH Program in Santa Barbara as a Case Manager VI.

ABOUT VASH
Our Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program works to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran individuals or families who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness.

WHAT IS A CASE MANAGER VI?
The Case Manager VI utilizes their experience and expertise in social work to provide field-based case management services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. Responsibilities of the Case Manager VI include:

• Conducting intake assessments and collaborating with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that address short- and long-term goals
• Providing on-going, mobile case management services and support including independent living skills, housing stabilization, money management, community integration, employment linkage, assistance with benefits establishment, and linkage to community providers for services as needed to attain treatment plan goals
• Providing individual or group therapy to participants as needed
• Providing clinical consultation and supervision to other PATH team members
• Maintaining documentation standards as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies

WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for candidates that:

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with case management techniques including critical time intervention, harm reduction strategies, crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing
• Have experience with HMIS
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
An excellent candidate for this role will:

• Have experience in homeless services, case management, mental health, and/or permanent supportive housing
• Have current and active licensure or registration with the California BBS 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, we have a strong preference for candidates that:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Social work or equivalent degree approved by our program funder
• Have at least 1 year of case management experience with high needs service populations 

In lieu of the above, the following qualifications may be considered:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant social service field
• At least 5 years case management experience with high needs service populations

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
For this role the Case Manager VI must:

• Be able and willing to provide community and in-home services on a regular basis
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH’s insurance coverage