Application Guide

How to Apply for Case Manager, MSW - C3 Reentry Support (JR 5463)

at Epath

🏢 About Epath

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) is a mission-driven organization that has pioneered innovative approaches to homelessness since 1984, helping an average of 23 people find housing each week. They prioritize racial and social justice advocacy, work/life balance with flexible scheduling, and provide opportunities for professional growth across California while working with influential policymakers.

About This Role

As a Case Manager, MSW for C3 Reentry Support, you'll provide direct services to individuals transitioning from incarceration to community living in San Diego, focusing on housing stabilization and reintegration. This role involves driving to meet clients, coordinating care services, and making tangible impacts by helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through PATH's specialized reentry programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves driving to meet clients in various San Diego locations, conducting home visits to assess housing stability, coordinating with probation officers and community providers, documenting service plans in client records, and attending team meetings to discuss complex cases. You'll balance direct client interventions with administrative tasks while advocating for resources to support successful reentry.

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🎯 Who Epath Is Looking For

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate with clinical experience working with justice-involved populations or individuals experiencing homelessness
  • California driver with reliable transportation for client visits and community outreach throughout San Diego
  • Passionate about racial/social justice with experience advocating for policy changes affecting reentry populations
  • Skilled in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and developing individualized service plans for complex needs

📝 Tips for Applying to Epath

1

Highlight specific experience with reentry populations, justice-involved individuals, or homelessness services in your resume's bullet points

2

Quantify your impact (e.g., 'assisted 15+ clients with housing applications monthly' or 'reduced recidivism by X% through case management')

3

Mention your California driver's license and willingness to drive for client visits in your application materials

4

Research PATH's C3 program specifically and reference their reentry approach in your cover letter

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Address both the clinical MSW skills AND the advocacy/policy aspects PATH emphasizes in their mission statement

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for racial/social justice and specific examples of advocating for marginalized populations', 'Direct experience with reentry, incarceration, or homelessness populations using MSW clinical skills', "Understanding of PATH's dual approach: direct service AND systemic change through policy work", "Commitment to San Diego's community and ability to drive for client-centered service delivery"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PATH's specific C3 (Criminal Justice Coordination) programs and their reentry philosophy
  • → San Diego's homelessness statistics, reentry challenges, and local service providers
  • → PATH's recent policy advocacy work around racial justice and homelessness legislation
  • → The organization's growth across California and professional development opportunities mentioned

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience developing trauma-informed care plans for justice-involved individuals
2 How would you handle a client who is resistant to services or housing options?
3 What do you know about PATH's C3 Reentry Support program and San Diego's homelessness landscape?
4 How have you advocated for policy changes or collaborated with community partners in previous roles?
5 Describe your approach to balancing direct client work with documentation and administrative requirements
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't specifically address reentry, justice-involved populations, or MSW clinical skills
  • Overemphasizing office-based work when this role requires significant driving and field visits
  • Focusing only on direct service without mentioning interest in policy advocacy or systemic change

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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