Housing Case Manager

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Case Manager position is responsible for assisting homeless individuals and families obtain housing and providing services and resources to promote long-term residential stability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience; undergraduate degree in social work or a closely related field preferred.
2 years of recent housing experience with local, state and/or federal programs preferred.
2 years’ experience working with persons with mental health and/or drug abuse challenges preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.

Responsibilities

Accepts Coordinated Access System referrals as assigned and follows established protocols to enroll clients into housing programs.
Assesses participants’ eligibility and program appropriateness; obtains required documentation needed for program eligibility.
Assists participants to secure appropriate housing based on household size, composition, geographic preference, and other participant determinants.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with local property owners and/or management designees.
Assists clients with the housing search and rental application process, and the understanding of Fair Housing laws.
Determines rent subsidy amounts based on federal guidelines.
Provides information and education on tenant rights and responsibilities.
Secures all documentation (e.g., W-9 forms, signed lease agreements, identification paperwork, etc.) needed to satisfy hard-copy file requirements.
Performs Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections prior to move-in and as scheduled annually.
Provides case management services through on-site visits, phone consultations, and home visits.
Responsible for all data management requirements established for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Enters complete and accurate client information into the electronic file system as per established protocols.
Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date participant hard-copy files and in TEAMS
Pay attention to detail and deadlines
Develops, in conjunction with client input, individualized service plans that at minimum address residential stability, income, education, and health-related goals.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of community resources and facilitates linkages to needed services for program participants.
Prepares and submits check requests for monthly rent/utility assistance in a timely manner.
Uses objectivity and self-discipline to avoid emotional involvement in situations that may be highly charged.
Attend trainings required by the CoC and funding source.
Other duties as assigned.