Application Guide
How to Apply for Case Manager - Interim Housing Services (JR 5451)
at Epath
🏢 About Epath
PATH (Epath) is a mission-driven organization focused on making a tangible difference in homelessness, helping an average of 23 people per week find housing. They emphasize racial and social justice advocacy while offering strong work/life balance with flexible scheduling and professional growth opportunities across California.
About This Role
This Case Manager role at the Yale Navigation Center involves providing interim housing services during either morning (7:30AM-3:00PM) or swing (3:00PM-11:30PM) shifts Tuesday-Saturday. You'll work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness to help them secure permanent housing while advocating for systemic change.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves conducting client assessments during your shift, developing housing plans, coordinating with service providers, documenting progress in case files, and potentially transporting clients to appointments. You'll balance direct client interaction with administrative tasks while working within the interim housing model to move people toward permanent housing.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Epath Is Looking For
- Has direct experience with case management in homeless services or similar social work settings
- Can work non-traditional hours (Tuesday-Saturday with either morning or evening shifts)
- Possesses a valid driver's license and reliable transportation (driving is required)
- Demonstrates passion for racial/social justice and housing advocacy in their background
📝 Tips for Applying to Epath
Highlight any experience with interim housing, navigation centers, or similar temporary housing programs
Explicitly mention your availability for either the morning (7:30AM-3:00PM) or swing (3:00PM-11:30PM) Tuesday-Saturday shifts
Quantify your impact in previous roles (e.g., 'helped X clients secure housing in Y timeframe')
Reference PATH's specific mission of helping 23 people weekly find housing in your materials
Note your driver's license status and comfort with driving for work purposes
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with case management in homeless services or housing programs', "Why you're drawn to PATH's mission of helping 23 people weekly find housing", 'Your commitment to racial/social justice advocacy in housing work', 'Your availability for the specific shift schedule (Tuesday-Saturday, morning or swing)']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → PATH's specific interim housing programs and the Yale Navigation Center
- → California's homelessness policies and recent housing initiatives
- → PATH's stated values around racial/social justice and advocacy work
- → The difference between interim housing, navigation centers, and permanent supportive housing
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without addressing the specific shift requirements (Tuesday-Saturday, morning or swing)
- Failing to mention driving capability when it's explicitly required
- Using generic social work language without tying it to homelessness/housing specifically
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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