Homeless Prevention Program Case Manager

MBI Health Services, LLC • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Homeless Prevention Case Manager will provide support services to participants of MBI’s Homelessness Prevention Services Program. (S)He will offer assistance to at-risk families to lead healthy lives through services that include: case management, community referral linkages, rental/utility assistance, substance abuse referrals, mental health service referrals, short term life skills building, and housing needs while reporting to the Prevention Program Manager. Applicants must be comfortable operating as a team member. This position must be staffed with a dedicated and service-oriented individual, who is committed to working in a professional environment with at-risk communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work and or 3-5yrs experience working within the homeless continuum.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Exceptional ability to multi-task and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent case management skills with proven track record of success.
• Prior experience and understanding of causes of homelessness;
• Experience working with landlords, local rental markets and/or housing sales.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with as well as serve a diverse population. Demonstrated respect and appreciation for diversity based on race, class, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender presentation, and ability to work with a highly diverse group of clients, co-workers, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Crisis management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support in the following areas: intake, client wellness, community building, documentation and special projects.
• Work with individuals to set client goals and implement strategies to meet goals. Track and report on progress of goals regularly.
• Develop comprehensive case management plans for participating families.
• Assist in processing lease agreements with landlords, families and contractors when needed.
• Actively network with the community service providers and other partner agencies to locate programs and resources to assist families.
• Conduct home visits with families, assess client needs, and make referrals as appropriate.
• Input client data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Produce client reports and generate checks to clients for financial assistance.
• Establish and maintain weekly meetings, based on client assessments.
• Attends all company-required trainings
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO, employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees