Family Shelter Case Manager

Community CARES’ Family Shelter Case Manager will be a motivated individual who is invested in our mission of providing more than a shelter. A person who is driven by and dedicated to the work they do and inspires others to be as well. Someone who is willing to learn and grow in this position, who will treat our families with the respect and understanding they deserve, and who will strive every day to the right thing, not the easy thing.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of requiring utilizing a Housing First approach.
• Manage a caseload of families while providing stabilization services as outlined in the Stabilization Services policy.
• Engage in rapport building with participants and provide service from a “choice” perspective while utilizing participant-centered, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches.
• Provide case management services including assessment, budgeting, employment search, arranging childcare, and creation and monitoring of housing plan. Refer/connect participants with appropriate services such as financial assistance, entitlements, addiction services, advocacy, employment assistance, financial counseling, rental assistance, deposits, Domestic Violence services, Mental Health services, etc.
• Document case management services through detailed and thorough case notes in ETO for each family to include: weekly meetings, client and collateral contacts each week, as well as any significant events and/or interactions.
• Enter data into HMIS/Charity Tracker that complies with data integrity and data quality standards.
• The Family Shelter Case Manager should be a well-organized and energetic team player with good judgement, the ability to work independently, and effectively engage a diverse range of clients and community stakeholders. The successful candidate will be self-directed and “seasoned”, with an excellent understanding of Eastern CoC Written Standards, and the abilities and skills to move smoothly between responsibilities and assignments.
• Connect with landlords and realtors to familiarize them with the Community CARES program and create a network of housing opportunities.
• Accompany clients in housing search and outreach to available housing options. Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts and landlord laws to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Experience working with people from very diverse backgrounds

*Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills

*Ability to implement and utilize limit setting techniques and appropriate boundaries

*Ability to pass background check

*BA (required), will consider: Associate’s degree or equivalent (minimum of 34 credit hours) in Mental Health, Psychology/Social Services or Substance Abuse preferred or Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree,

*Three - five years’ experience

This is a 40-hour a week position with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and earned time off. The hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@morethanshelter.org, with subject line "Family Shelter Case Manager”. No phone calls please. Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will receive a phone call to set up a phone or in-person interview.

Community CARES is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.97 - $20.43 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shippensburg, PA 17257: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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