What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Case Manager position at Home for Families?
Come join a team and make a difference! We offer hybrid work with some time worked at home and some time worked in the office during normal working hours.
Our Mission:
Home for Families believes that families deserve and have the right to housing, educational, and economic stability.
Our Values:
Passionate, Inclusive, Genuine, Innovative, Adaptable
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts intakes and assessments; builds a goal plan directed by the clients’ expressed needs and wants
- Provides intensive case management for approximately 10-15 clients at any one time; focusing on housing stability, decreasing barriers and increasing self-sufficiency
- Utilizes a strengths-based approach and focuses on building appropriate relationships with clients in order to help them be successful in reaching their goals
- Learns about and staying current in regard to community resources that can assist clients
- Maintains files and stays current with all required paperwork
- Assists in housing search, placement, and landlord advocacy with landlords
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
- 2 years’ experience working with families with significant barriers required
- Case Management experience working with homeless populations required
- Extensive knowledge of community agencies and resources Columbus/Central Ohio
- Working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency
- Ability to work independently, while also take direction as a member of a team
- Congruence with agency mission and values required
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas required:
- Ability to manage a caseload while also balancing administrative duties
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local public policies, regulations, and guidelines relative to homelessness, affordable housing and education.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle, including those owned by the agency
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and pass a criminal background check required.
- Physical ability to lift and carry file boxes and supplies
- Willingness and ability to travel locally, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43205
Salary : $20 - $21