Case Manager

Homeless Solutions, Inc. has been the leader in its field in Morris County for 40 years and we value our staff as the most important part of our continued success. The Case Manager at HSI will provide client services related to our residential shelter Men's Program participants. This role provides opportunity for an outstanding direct care experience working side by side with our talented staff who are passionate about fulfilling our mission and helping our clients meet their service plan goals and achieve self-sufficiency.

All applications must be made through the following link:

https://homelesssolutions.applicantpro.com/jobs/

This role is a full-time onsite position, reporting directly to the Men's Division Manager. This position allows for flexible scheduling, with one late night required and potential for up to one remote day per week in accordance with agency policies and procedures and at management discretion. Applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

The Case Manager will be responsible for:

• Collaboration with HSI colleagues to ensure seamless provision of services and wrap-around support for all guests in this program division. Primary accountability will relate to assessing benefits history and barriers for each guest as they enter our shelter programs, and working individually with guests to assess income and benefits needs and provide appropriate referrals.

• Assisting guests in overcoming barriers that will hinder progress in the program, which may include providing transportation in agency vehicles. Help guests obtain vital records and appropriately maintain copies of these documents.

• Assisting guests applying for mainstream public benefits and entitlements programs and ensure ongoing maintenance of benefits and compliance with external agencies.

• Evaluating education and training opportunities and assist guests with access to opportunities. Establish and maintain strong relationships with applicable external agencies, visit partner agencies and attend community based meetings.

• Document case notes in NJHMFA's HMIS - Homeless Management Information System in a timely manner and in accordance with agency procedures.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred

• Minimum one year experience working with the homeless population preferred; Knowledge of Morris County social service resources and affordable housing resources is preferred

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Basic knowledge of applicable software and technology including Microsoft Office Suite products.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Familiarity with/knowledge of Fair Housing laws

• Accuracy and organizational skills

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance during the scheduled hours for this role is an essential function

• Ability to attend occasional offsite and off hour meetings as required by the duties of this role.

• Other physical qualifications as related to this role

Full time permanent staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible to enroll in fully paid medical, dental and life insurance coverage plans in accordance with HSI policies. In addition, all staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match. Generous PTO plans include paid personal, vacation and sick leave as well as 10 floating holidays annually.

HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

The Case Manager will have the opportunity to be part of positive change in the lives of the guests, participants and tenants in our communities. Compensation starting at $22.00 per hour.

• Satisfactory results of applicable periodic background checks is a requirement.

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