Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. The organization describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun, and its careers as challenging, energizing, and rewarding.

The Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager provides case management services and housing intervention to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The role works with participants to improve individual quality of life, strengthen family functioning, and provide education to support more effective community living.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent experience in a Human Services field.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least two years of experience providing direct or indirect social services.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, including chemical dependency treatment and physical or sexual abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction and the Housing First Model.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, family members, and others.
• Ability to promote a positive, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with low-income families and people experiencing homelessness.
• Social Work license.
• Training in working with low-income families and people who are homeless.
• Knowledge of related issues in chemical dependency, mental health, parenting, sex trafficking, and domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Provide housing intervention to families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Work with participants to improve individual quality of life.
• Work with participants to strengthen family functioning.
• Educate participants to support more effective community living.
• Communicate and collaborate with participants, providers, family members, and others.

What This Job Offers

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