Case Manager – Housing Specialist

Position Title:             Case Manager – Housing Specialist

Purpose:

This client focused position is responsible for providing Case Management and Housing location services and assisting those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with families and individuals experiencing homelessness to assist in obtaining independent housing.
• Research and provide clients with appropriate housing opportunities
• Establish and maintain relationships with landlords and property management companies to identify housing opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate case management documentation is completed as required.
• Effectively write case notes, letters, reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms.
• Monitor clients’ progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met related to housing needs.
• Partner with property owners/representatives to obtain required documents in support of financial assistance requests.
• View/inspect/evaluate potential housing locations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of HUD and local community programs and resources for clients
• Knowledge and experience in property management and/or leasing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Talk to others to convey information clearly and effectively
• Ability to travel to various locations on a weekly basis or as required
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult and complex situations
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, and 20 feet or more
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feet
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is highly preferred
• 3+years related Case Management with Rapid Rehousing and/or Housing First experience is required.
• Property Management experience and/or Leasing license is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Bilingual ability is a definite plus
• Excellent computer skills Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, E-mail, and Internet are also required
• Previous experience with Case Management software is a definite plus
• Must drive to various locations as required (mileage reimbursement is available

If interested, please fill out the application form on our Careers page.