What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager, Housing Stability position at COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY MD INC?
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Description
Who We Are
We are the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), serving as Howard County’s designated anti-poverty organization for nearly 60 years. We are dynamic organization that uses the Whole Family model to integrate our Early Childhood Education, Howard County Food Bank, Housing Assistance and Eviction prevention, Energy Assistance, and Weatherization services to create a holistic approach to empower families on their path to social and economic stability. Join us in our mission to uplift families, drive positive change through these vital services and make a profound impact in Howard County and throughout Maryland.
Who You Are
As a Case Manager for Housing Stability at CAC, you will play a vital role in supporting heads of households and adults in maintaining stable housing. Working closely with the Client Services Team, you'll assist with family enrollment, address housing challenges, and provide coaching on essential topics such as financial wellness, time management, self-care, and goal setting. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, outgoing self-starter with a passion for helping families and children while building the Family Stability program in partnership with internal stakeholders. Strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to growing CAC’s programs is essential in fostering the personal and professional growth of parents and households, ensuring their long-term housing stability.
What You'll Do
- Enrollment: Assist with the enrollment and recruitment of families for The United Way Family Stability Program criteria.
- Collaboration: Acts as a liaison amongst internal teams at CAC to ensure that all clients are receiving comprehensive services. Collaborates with schools, community partners, service providers, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and support for children and families. Work closely with the Family Stability Coach.
- Case Management: Support households experiencing housing instability by empowering participants to achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency through a comprehensive multigenerational approach. The Housing Stability Coach will focus on areas such as housing, employment, education, health, and overall well-being. Maintains regular in-person contact to provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Data Management: Provides case management by updating family files according to agency standards. Logs all family contacts in CAC’s Client Management System. Analyzes, monitors, and tracks reports for progress on identified goals.
- Data Analysis: Participate in assessments as required by the grants.
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the social or behavioral sciences, social work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 years of case management experience
- Valid driver's license
- Able to work in an agile and evolving work environment
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Position requires flexibility in role as work hours and workdays may be unconventional in order to meet child and family needs.
- Strong computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
- (Preferred) CAP60 experience
- (Preferred) Project management experience
What We Offer
- Medical Insurance:
- 3 plan types.
- 2 HMO plans - fully paid for the employee.
- 1 POS plan - 85% covered for the employee.
- 3 plan types.
- Dental Insurance - fully paid for the employee.
- Vision Insurance - fully paid for the employee.
- Life Insurance.
- FSA Account.
- HSA Account.
- Leave:
- 15 days of vacation leave
- 12 days of sick leave.
- 5 days of personal leave.
- 13 days of paid federal holidays.
- Educational Assistance Programs.
- Participation in State-supported Credit Union.
- Participation in Maryland State Retirement System.
- Work-life Balance Employee Assistance Programs.
AAP/EEO Statement Community Action Council of Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Salary : $28 - $31
