Enhanced Shelter Case Manager

Low Income Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

35d • $28 - $34

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for assisting formerly homeless, asylum seeking individuals to stabilize in permanent housing, short-term service planning, maintaining relationships with community agencies and service providers, brief intervention and crisis response, providing informal counseling to clients as needed, information and referral assistance, income support and coordination of community-building activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field, or Associate degree with 3 years of experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written language of Portuguese, Lingala, Spanish or French required.
• At least two years' experience working with a diverse population.
• Background in case management, resident advocacy, or related career is required
• Knowledge of referral resources including legal aid for asylum seekers.
• Experience working with confidential information
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Access to transportation
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening test.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid desired
• Knowledge of FCS (Foundational Community Supports) and HMIS data systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with clients.
• Provide information and referrals to clients, including through distribution of written material.
• Maintain updated information tools for tenant use in accessing community resources.
• Formally and informally, assess tenants as to current level of functioning and social service needs.
• Offer case management for selected clients, either referred by building management as at risk of eviction or self-identified.
• Work cooperatively with the Refugee Women's Alliance and Washington Migrant & Asylum Seeker Support (WA-MASS) programs on referrals and care coordination.
• Make referrals or initiate services to address mental health, substance abuse, and disability issues wherever possible.
• Coordinate with local agencies to provide services that meet the needs of LIHI clients.
• Work collaboratively with building management and Supportive Services staff to increase stability and retention of tenants in housing.
• Coordinate with community organizations, public agencies, and volunteers to provide on-and off-site activities for clients.
• Initiate and encourage client involvement in community-building activities, such as community meetings, meals, and support groups.
• Produce needed written materials, including community newsletters.
• Contribute to the development of a community that values cultural diversity.
• Participate in staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Knowledge of FCS (Foundational Community Supports) and HMIS data systems preferred.
• Report regularly to Supportive Services Manager on programmatic issues.
• Maintain records of activities and contacts with tenants/agencies and case management records.
• Complete other records and reports as directed.
• Assist staff with administrative and program work related to the operating of supportive housing and social service projects at LIHI.
• Assist with preparation of spreadsheets, grants, funding applications, correspondence and reports as relate to the housing programs.
• Participate in public policy advocacy efforts including recruiting clients to attend public meetings and testify at hearings.
• Participate in fundraising for Supportive Services by providing information and feedback for grant applications; and helping establish community contacts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and sick leave are available to employees.
• Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level