Enhanced Shelter Case Manager

Lowome Housing Institute•Lakewood, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking an Enhanced Shelter Case Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for securing permanent housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness. The Case Manager will be involved in short-term service planning, maintaining relationships with community agencies, providing brief intervention and crisis response, offering information and referral assistance, and coordinating community-building activities. LIHI has a 30-year history of owning and managing low-income housing, developing solutions to homelessness, advocating for housing justice, and providing supportive services. They are one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state, with properties across Seattle, King County, and surrounding counties, and are a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Social Work or related field with 3 years of experience with people experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse.
Able to read, write and speak in English, with excellent writing skills.
Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Google Docs/Sheets, and company e-mail at an intermediate level for time sheets and other monthly reports.
Flexibility to work evenings.
Knowledge of referral resources.
Two years of case documentation experience.
Background in case management, advocacy, or related career.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and must meet Washington State minimum requirement for driver liability insurance.
Must be able to pass a driving record check.
Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to low-income and/or people experiencing homelessness.
Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Build effective relationships with clients.
Provide information and referrals to clients, including through distribution of written material.
Maintain updated information tools for client use in accessing community resources.
Formally and informally assess clients as to current level of functioning and social service needs.
Offer case management for assigned clients.
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 Shelter Operations and Supportive Services staff to increase stability of clients.
Organize and facilitate community events for residents to build community.
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.
Contribute to the development of a community that values cultural diversity.
Participate in staff meetings and case conferencing.
Report regularly to the Supportive Services Manager on programmatic issues.
Maintain records of activities of clients with case management reporting- digitally and hard copy written documentation per policy.
Complete other records and reports appropriate to the position as directed.
Assist with preparation of spreadsheets, correspondence and reports as related to the Shelter programs.
Participate in public policy advocacy efforts including recruiting clients to attend public meetings and testify at hearings.
Helping establish community contacts.
Foster a clean and safe environment.
Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
Other duties as assigned.