Case Manager

ROOF ABOVE INC•Charlotte, NC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The program case manager's responsibility is to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to address chronic homelessness by providing subsidized housing and support services. The case manager will visit tenants in their homes, working with them to ensure their basic needs are being met while exploring access to appropriate community services such as, mental health counseling, medical care, substance abuse treatment, peer support, employment opportunities and any other relevant supports. The Forest Point Place PSH Program is a 92-unit apartment complex providing permanent supportive housing to men and women who are 55 years of age and up and have experienced homelessness. Our philosophy follows “a housing first” and “harm reduction” approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s required in a human services field; or master’s degree preferred OR commensurate experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum of three years case management experience as well as experience with adults who experienced homelessness, severe & persistent mental illness, and/or substance abuse.
Experience with harm reduction principles and motivational interviewing and a demonstrated commitment to the housing first philosophy.
Working knowledge of service/systems organizations involved in the welfare of people who experienced chronic homelessness in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients as well as service providers and landlords.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and crisis management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to help participants successfully transition from homelessness to housing.
Manage a case load of approximately 18-19 individuals.
Support residents by providing assistance with service transactions (e.g., food referrals, applications for rental assistance, referral information for mental health services and medical services, etc.)
Conduct home visits with participant several times a week for the first several months and provide evidence-based treatment services to assist with stabilization and transition. Home visits may decrease over time as a person becomes more stable in housing.
Assist clients with interactions with landlord and neighbors, to encourage good neighbor/tenant practices and paying rent on time.
Assess medical needs and ensure that clients are linked to appropriate primary care and specialty services.
Follow up with participant medical care and pharmacy to guarantee they have needed medication.
Provide medication education.
Provide ongoing evaluation of any presenting psychiatric or addiction symptoms and assess need for supportive services.
Link clients to internal and external resources, including mental health and addiction treatment services.
Perform risk management duties to promote health and safety onsite.
Coordinate with apartment maintenance staff when needed and assist participants in making work requests and filing grievances as needed.
Respond appropriately to resident emergencies, conflicts, and behavioral concerns or conflicts.
Use crisis prevention and intervention techniques to handle acute incidents of physical and mental health crisis and aggression.
Engage participants in their homes and in the general community.
Assist participants in renewing their voluntary commitments in the lease and program guidelines.
Respond to inquiries about the Forest Point Place PSH program from members of the community.
Become certified in Homeless Management and Information Services database to enter services and view records, as needed. (Certification will be provided).
Maintain program participant records, including comprehensive assessments, clinical progress notes, statistical/demographic information, and specific, achievable and measurable client-centered plans in NC Homeless Management Information System.
Perform other duties as assigned.