Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager - 2362-0-5

Piedmont Community Services • Martinsville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position provides assessment, linkage, and advocacy services to individuals in the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program who wish to receive housing case management services that promote individual empowerment and reduce the need for more intensive services. The case manager will collaborate closely with individuals, families, and other service providers to develop and implement individual service plans focused on housing stability. This provider will be responsible for building rapport and maintaining positive, professional relationships with landlords in the community. Permanent Supportive Housing services will be provided to clients who are experiencing chronic homelessness, have been diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, and are frequent users of emergency services. SOAR certified or applicants that are eligible to become certified are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

• SOAR certified or eligible to become certified.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services.
• Meet criteria to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Case Manager as defined by DMAS and DBHDS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of area services, community partners, and resources.
• One year of behavioral health direct care experience with individuals or families coping with mental illness, substance use or emotional disturbance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, linkage, and advocacy services to individuals in the PSH program.
• Develop and implement individual service plans focused on housing stability in collaboration with individuals, families, and other service providers.
• Build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with landlords in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level