Case Manager

PositionTitle

Case Manager – (GrantFunded)

ReportsTo

Director ofPrograms

FLSAStatus

Non-exempt

Summary

This individual will work with clients and families program to help them find and obtain stable housing. Must be willing to travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

• Work collaboratively with families and individuals experiencing homelessness to help them establish housing goals and obtain independent housing.
• Provide clients with appropriate housing opportunities.
• Assist clients with navigating the administrative bureaucracy surrounding housing, such as obtaining necessary paperwork and completing required applications and forms.
• Establish and maintain relationships with landlords and property management companies to facilitate better identification of available housing opportunities.
• Ensure required case management documentation and forms arecompleted.
• Create case notes, track, and monitor clients’ progress to provide support and ensure their housing goals are met.
• Work with property owners and representatives to obtain required documents in support of financial assistance requests.
• View, inspect, and evaluate potential housing locations to ensure they are well-maintained and appropriate for client habitation.

REQUIREDSKILLS:

To perform the job successfully, applicants should demonstrate the following skills.

• Knowledge of general principles and approaches for providing services to individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity, substance addiction, interpersonal trauma, and criminal justiceinvolvement.
• Knowledge of HUD programs, resources, opportunities, andregulations.
• Knowledge of local community programs, resources, opportunities, andregulations.
• Knowledge and experience in property management and/orleasing.
• Ability to travel to various locations on a weekly basis (mileagereimbursed).
• Strong coordination, organizational and leadershipskills.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, andKeyboarding.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis, hostile, or disastersituations.
• Able to work well independently and in groupsettings.
• Spanish and/or Polish bilingual abilitypreferred.

Workingconditions:

Moderate toloud.

Ability to lift 25pounds.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or universitypreferred.

Experience

In lieu of education, 3+ years of case management experience with Rapid Rehousing, Housing First, or other federal housing program Preferred.