Housing Stability Case Manager - Permanent Supportive Housing Scattered Sites

Community of Hope•Washingotn, DC

25m•$26 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Community of Hope is seeking a full-time Housing Stability Case Manager for our Scattered Site Program. In this role, you’ll help families secure and maintain stable housing, increase their self-sufficiency through income, benefits, and education, and strengthen overall family stability. This position is located at Stanton Commons in Southeast, DC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required or 4 years social service experience.
Minimum one year work experience in social service or related field.
Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
A valid driver’s license and regular access to a car, as well as proof of auto insurance, required for staff working in scattered site housing programs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals or families experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty strongly.

Responsibilities

Works with adults and children to develop case management plans that are updated at least monthly and signed by clients and case manager, which incorporate goals for both adults and children related to core goal areas: finding stable housing; increasing income; and family stabilization and support.
Meets weekly and as needed with families on caseload to develop case plans, review progress, and to follow-up on tasks and services.
In collaboration with families and Housing Specialist, assists with housing search and placement process, sometimes accompanying families to view units, advocating for families with landlords, and assisting families with applications and other paperwork.
Networks with community resources for housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, training, etc., and makes referrals as appropriate, including to COH Therapist and other community resources, as appropriate.
Completes required assessments with families.
Meets regularly with Youth Specialists to ensure children’s needs are part of the parent’s case management plan.
Obtains signed release of information forms and communicates regularly with staff at treatment programs, substance abuse programs, and vocational programs.