Temp Shallow Subsidy Case Manager
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Shallow Subsidy Case Manager is to assist program participants break the cycle of homelessness and work towards housing stability by providing light touch support services. Support services include medical, educational, social, prevocational, rehabilitative, employment or other needed community services for eligible participants. Targeted population includes children (Birth to age 18) and their families, Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), and single individuals who are transitioning into permanent housing utilizing a Community Based Scattered Site Model. The Community Based Scattered Site Model is designed to maximize client independence, minimize disruption, and result in stronger, more viable housing permanency outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other mental health related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience related to providing Housing Navigation or rehabilitative services in a mental health setting.
- Will require a personal motor vehicle to frequently travel between offices, housing appointments, and community events
- Must possess a current and valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage during employment.
Nice To Haves
- Case manager will practice Trauma Informed, Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Low Barrier
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive needs assessments with families, TAY, and single individuals and assists them in obtaining needed resources such as health insurance, short-term/long-term housing, and low-cost childcare through referral and linkage.
- Completes and submits progress notes in a 72-hour timeframe utilizing the agency’s electronic record system (HMIS).
- Provides “light touch” case management services such as assist with independent living and money management skills, employment linkage, benefits establishment, and linkage to co-located services.
- Collaborating with clients to develop housing plans to address short-term and long-term housing goals.
- Assists with identifying internal and external resources to assist with multiple stressors as it relates to homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse issues, etc.
- Provide on-going case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or changed as needed.
- Maintain a regular and open line of communication with landlords to promote housing success.
- Provide tenant education: Tenant rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, and communication with landlords.
- Conduct crisis and risk assessment in consulting with supervisor/team.
- Attends community meetings/case conferencing as requested by Shallow Subsidy Supervisor to present on housing services, referral process and eligibility criteria.
- Follows up with client to ensure successful placement and housing permanency for six months.
- Provides monthly follow-up meetings in office and field base.
- Adopts a “whatever-it-takes” approach in assisting client to retain housing and independent living.
- Other duties as assigned by Shallow Subsidy Supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
