Housing Case Manager A

Bay Area Turning Point Inc.•Webster, TX

41d•$45,000

About The Position

Provide housing case management assistance to non-residential program participants who have fled a domestic violence or sexual assault living environment. Provide casework both in the office and in the participant’s home, once the family exits emergency shelter and is in their own home. Encourage participation in BATP facilitated after-care support group to curtail the participant’s return to crisis and homelessness. Provide assistance with transportation to continued services and programs. Evaluate needs of the family and connect them to resources to meet those needs, (i.e., clothing, furniture, food, etc.)

Requirements

Some college courses with related experience; 2-year degree in a related field and 4 years’ experience;
4-year degree in a related field with 2 years of experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and 1 year of experience.
Exhibit a “teamwork” approach.
Sensitivity and knowledge regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and, the impact of these crimes on women and children.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
Understand residential programs and dynamics of communal living.
Must be willing to work
Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40lbs. for an extended distance.
Must have own transportation.
Must have a clean driving record and be insurable.
Must provide proof of and maintain valid personal automobile insurance.
No drivers under the age of 21 or over 75
No DUI, reckless driving, suspended license violation
No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25
No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25

Responsibilities

Have knowledge of grant objectives and goals.
Prepare reports as requested.
Continually oversee program needs and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Participate in Agency fund-raisers, community awareness, and speaking activities.
Provide victim information to former shelter residents, including referrals to the victim assistance/advocacy staff as appropriate.
Work weekends and evenings as required or as requested.
Attend staff meetings.
Assist with answering the Agency hotline.
Assist with providing assessment services to victims.
Rotate as the on-call emergency accompaniment staff and be able to respond within 45 minutes.
Represent the Agency in public presentations and professional training.
Develop and procure program/service awareness activities, literature and program supplies, maintain playroom, information distribution areas, and supplies for school and group activities.
Facilitate the Job Readiness Classes at shelter.
Complete assigned chores on a quarterly rotation schedule.
Complete bi-weekly timesheet and monthly mileage tracking sheet.
Other duties as assigned.