Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington•Spokane, WA

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

homeless arena by providing alternative services, referrals and mediation to resolve barriers to housing stability and prevent homelessness. Conduct Coordinated Entry assessments for families who are seeking homeless housing services and implement HFCA/Diversion policies and procedures. (constituting 25% of job duties). Once a client is accepted into an SMS housing program, work with the family to assess barriers to obtaining housing. Assist clients in developing an individualized client-driven Housing Stability Plan (Case Plan) that will enable them to obtain and retain stable permanent housing. (Unless this service is being provided by another referral agency.) Create a case management file for each family, documenting case management services received and progress toward goals Meet with clients, as specified by placement, either in the shelter or in their homes (where applicable) to review progress toward goals and identify current action steps needed to achieve goals. In Community Housing Programs, act as landlord liaison during housing search. Coordinate with landlord during clients’ tenancy to assure that tenancy issues are addressed pro-actively. Act as an advocate with other community agencies. When applicable, ensure clients continue to meet grant requirements for financial assistance and provide your supervisor with Monthly Rental Subsidy requests by the 20th of the month for the following month’s subsidy. Turn in all required reporting by the monthly payroll deadline (grant billing timesheets) or by the end of the month (monthly reports, payment requests, training logs). Provide referrals and information related to problem-solving, conflict resolution, parenting and interpersonal concern in order to assist clients in achieving personal goals. Enter data into HMIS database at enrollment, exit and follow up, as required; provide monthly reports documenting activities for funding sources. Coordinate with other SMS staff to develop and oversee activities that will benefit the entire SMS Housing Program. Carry out shift responsibilities (as assigned) during work hours designated at St. Margaret’s Shelter. Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor. As a mandated reporter, follows all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect. Adheres to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine. Perform as a team member to assure that productivity outcome measures are achieved. Perform related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

Requirements

BA in social services field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and/or experience in providing case management services; experience in direct client services.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive for work use.
Successfully pass background check applicable to position.
Regularly sit, stand, climb, walk, hear/listen, talk
Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, pull/push, carry, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel
Occasionally crawl
Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses, ability to focus
Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.
Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete research projects with resourcefulness and persistence; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data.
Attendance: ability to consistently arrive and be able to work as scheduled.
Computer/Technical Ability: working knowledge of: Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Internet software
Dependability: ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.
Interpersonal Skills: ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations. Awareness of and sensitivity to the service population’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics.
Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions.
Language Ability: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Ability: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Motor Coordination: the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements.
Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.
Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.
Reasoning Ability: ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with issues of homelessness, poverty and violence against women and children preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct Coordinated Entry assessments for families who are seeking homeless housing services and implement HFCA/Diversion policies and procedures.
Work with the family to assess barriers to obtaining housing.
Assist clients in developing an individualized client-driven Housing Stability Plan (Case Plan) that will enable them to obtain and retain stable permanent housing.
Create a case management file for each family, documenting case management services received and progress toward goals
Meet with clients, as specified by placement, either in the shelter or in their homes (where applicable) to review progress toward goals and identify current action steps needed to achieve goals.
Act as landlord liaison during housing search. Coordinate with landlord during clients’ tenancy to assure that tenancy issues are addressed pro-actively.
Act as an advocate with other community agencies.
Ensure clients continue to meet grant requirements for financial assistance and provide your supervisor with Monthly Rental Subsidy requests by the 20th of the month for the following month’s subsidy.
Turn in all required reporting by the monthly payroll deadline (grant billing timesheets) or by the end of the month (monthly reports, payment requests, training logs).
Provide referrals and information related to problem-solving, conflict resolution, parenting and interpersonal concern in order to assist clients in achieving personal goals.
Enter data into HMIS database at enrollment, exit and follow up, as required; provide monthly reports documenting activities for funding sources.
Coordinate with other SMS staff to develop and oversee activities that will benefit the entire SMS Housing Program.
Carry out shift responsibilities (as assigned) during work hours designated at St. Margaret’s Shelter.
Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
As a mandated reporter, follows all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
Adheres to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.
Perform as a team member to assure that productivity outcome measures are achieved.
Perform related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

Benefits

FREE Employee Medical Insurance
FREE Employee Dental Insurance
FREE Employee Vision Insurance
Sick leave (8 hours per month)
Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
Discounted health memberships
Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Life Insurance
13 Paid Holidays