Case Manager (Community Housing)

Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At NVFS, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skillsets that we collectively provide to our community, clients and coworkers. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.

Join the NVFS Family : We are looking to hire a Case Manager to join the NVFS in our Community Housing team! As the Case Manager in the Moving to Work division, you will assist clients in achieving eventual self-sufficiency in the areas of family systems, housing, budgeting, employment, educational training, health, and other human services, with an emphasis on long-term economic and housing stability. Clients may include individuals with varying disabilities, victims of domestic violence, families experiencing homelessness and / or other traumatic experiences. As the Case Manager, you will utilize a Trauma-Informed and Housing First approach to collaborate with clients in achieving their goals, while striving to reduce the amount of time that clients are experiencing barriers to stable housing. Community Housing uses the Housing First approach in working with all customers. As a Community Housing Case Manager, you will serve community-based clients throughout the Northern Virginia region.

Your Future Team : The NVFS Community Housing programs provide direct assistance and supportive services to support safe and stable housing for eligible households in several jurisdictions across Northern Virginia. These programs work in partnership with other nonprofit organizations, Community Service Boards and County Housing and Community Development programs

Benefits and Compensation : We want you to be well, have work / life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has a starting salary in the upper mid 40s to low 50s.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Conduct comprehensive initial screening process to determine eligibility for program services, providing assessment, intake and enrollment where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of specific clients including developing Service Goal Plan, budgeting, and supporting clients’ successes in achieving short- and long-term goals.
• Conduct quality assurance surveys during and after the completion of the program to accurately gauge client satisfaction.
• Conduct outreach and establish network of community resources and services.
• Facilitate support-educational groups to increase client knowledge of relevant life skills and community resources including, but not limited to, basics of renting, fair housing, self-esteem, safety, parenting, child care, nutrition, money management, credit counseling, home maintenance, and good housekeeping skills.
• Make referrals to other services as needed and work with other community providers to provide collaborative services to clients.
• Use clinical skills and knowledge of behavioral health issues to mediate client concerns and de-escalate situations when necessary.
• Conduct unit inspections to ensure compliance with safety and federal / funder regulations.
• Conduct and document home visits to document progress and ensure that clients continue to meet program guidelines and eligibility.
• Process re-certifications in compliance with funder requirements, if applicable.
• Outreach to landlords for mediation, negotiation, and tenant relations.
• Monitor direct assistance that can be used for financial support, rent, utility, and security deposit payments.
• Compile and prepare appropriate tenant / landlord contracts and landlord check request payments to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor by providing regular updates and preparing case presentations.
• Maintain client files in accordance with program requirements and NVFS guidelines.
• Maintain current level of knowledge on program software and other information on housing assistance programs.
• Comply with the Standards and Ethics for Housing Counseling.
• Maintain certification CEUs if certified.

Your Background : We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

Additional Requirements :

NVFS is committed to advancing equity, embracing diversity, and promoting inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. NVFS is an E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

NVFS values diversity in our workforce. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of color, all genders and gender identities, people of all abilities, LGBTQ individuals, other members of marginalized communities, veterans and national service alumni.