Housing Case Manager - Permanent Supportive Housing (Balsam)

The Road Home Dane County•Madison, WI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team at The Road Home Dane County as a Full-Time Housing Case Manager in our PSH Balsam program. You'll have the chance to positively impact the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Dane County, WI. This position offers the flexibility of working from home, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs. With a competitive starting salary from $48,000, plus a full benefits package, you'll be compensated for your hard work and dedication. If you're passionate about helping others find stability and security in housing, apply today and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing support to those in need. Spanish speaking applicants are heavily encouraged to apply and will be additionally compensated for your language skills.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Empathetic, patient, and able to build trusting relationships with families experiencing homelessness
Organizational skills for managing a caseload effectively and ensuring all participant interactions are well-documented
Problem-solving abilities to navigate complex situations and find creative solutions to housing challenges
Flexibility and adaptability to work with diverse populations and navigate unpredictable circumstances
Teamwork skills and a commitment to working towards common goals
Passion for social justice and a drive to make a positive impact
Valid state driver's license
Maintain automobile insurance coverage
Access to an automobile
Driving record which would be eligible for organizational insurance
Ability to travel throughout Dane County

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking applicants are heavily encouraged to apply and will be additionally compensated for your language skills.

Responsibilities

Meet with adults and children in home on a regular basis
Provide support and resources to empower families to reach goals related to housing, employment and other identified needs
Facilitate referrals for both adults and children
Regularly evaluate progress on case goals
Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client's behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or maintain housing; serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers, neighbors, and participants
Attend regular supervision, case management meetings, and relevant trainings
Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice, when needed
Assess housing strengths and barriers of families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs
Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs
Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.