Misc - Social Worker / Case Manager (Housing)

Job Description

Job Description

Case Manager (Supportive Housing)

Reston, VA

MUST :

Experienced Social Worker / Case Manager

2 years of professional social work

2 years working with Homelessness or displaced peoples

2 years of case management experience with supportive housing, homeless and / or at-risk populations.

2 years experience with HMIS or similar records keeping software

Candidate must be able to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds.

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and good driving record.

Candidate must be able to drive 15-passenger van.

Bi-lingual in English / Spanish preferred

Bachelor's degree is required

Master Degree is a plus

DUTIES :

Advocates for and actively assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g.

behavioral health, intellectual disability, financial assistance, employment and training, medical services, mentoring and socialization, home based services, housing referrals).

Uses automated technology including HMIS and hard copy files to maintain, update, and report on case data, goal attainment, and outcomes in a timely manner.

Addresses and if necessary, diffuses crisis situations with program participants. Promotes safety in the home and assists program participants with accessing emergency services as needed (e.g., behavioral health services, child protective services, adult protective services, women's shelter, homeless shelter).

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Works with the program participants to prepare, implement and monitor individual plans and budgets that, at a minimum, address the core outcome areas to support maintaining housing. Plans must include goals and specific action steps needed to meet those goals.

Assesses participant eligibility and need for benefits and services and makes appropriate referrals, including requests for financial and / or housing assistance, and connection with county and mainstream benefits.

Maintains case and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) files that meet agency and contractual standards.

Case and HMIS files must include information that is current up to the previous 31 days (intake information is required to be completed within 7 business days.)

Conducts comprehensive in-depth assessments utilizing uniform intake / assessment tools developed by the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) as well as assessment and action planning tools developed for Cornerstones Integrated Care Management (ICM) services.

Creates and maintains consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (i.e. tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors, and creditors).

Serves as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants as well as between participants and neighbors.

Recertifies eligibility for programs as indicated by specific program guidelines.

Conducts home visits and housing inspections.

Works closely with Cornerstones Housing Corporation staff and property managers to ensure that rental payments are made on time and rental units are clean and safe.

Works closely with the Child Services Specialist to ensure that the children's service needs are being met.

Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings, case staffings, as well as community-wide trainings and meetings.

Provides intern / volunteer supervision (as appropriate.)

Progression Inc. is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. #INDPRO #ZR