YHDP Housing Navigator Case Manager

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Case Managers for Klaras Center for Families works to provide coordination of community homelessness supports and housing navigation, via case management, skills training, and assessment for youth under the age of 25 who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Collaborates with the local Continuance of Care, other YHDP programs, and regional social services providers to ensure responsive housing supports are quickly accessed for young adults in need throughout the six-county service area.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED::

• Provides coordination of community homelessness supports and housing navigation, via case management, skills training, and assessment for youth under the age of 25 who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Collaborates with the local CoC, other YHDP programs, and regional social service providers to coordinate services.
• Performs outreach to young adults in the community and assists with linking to services as appropriate.
• Responsible for attending consultations, technical assistance calls, and quality assurance trainings as they relate to the provision of high-quality case management services.
• Acts as a liaison to the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition’s Heart to Home Coordinated Entry system while also performing other necessary Coordinated Entry functions.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner as shown on management reports.
• Refers families of consumers to appropriate social welfare and health agencies to obtain assistance as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Training::

• Must have current valid driver’s license and current and continued proof of liability insurance.
• One year case management Preferred:

Education::
Bachelor’s (CWI) or Master’s Degree (CW II) in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: :

• Knowledge of and experience working with homeless young adults.
• Ability to connect young adults to appropriate community resources as appropriate as well as establish and maintain working relationships with community partners.
• Knowledge of emotional problems and treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with consumers and colleagues.
• Good work habits and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computer operation.
• Level of general health permitting stooping, bending, climbing stairs and participating in moderately active recreational activities.
• Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be able to transport clients-Local travel 60% Regional travel 10%
• Physical ability to perform CPR and PMAB skills.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health which permits the performance of job duties.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Salary: :$45,000 annually

Position: 249

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment: