What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Housing position at Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota?
Housing Case Manager
Hours: Full-Time 40 hours (occasional weekend/evening events)
Reports to: Shelter Supervisor
Qualifications:
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
· Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
· Self-motivated, self-directed, organized, responsible.
· Ability to respond effectively to crises.
· Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills
· Skilled at building interpersonal relationships in the community
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Perks:
· Safe Place offers a competitive benefits package, including paying 85% of the single employee’s premium for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Assess (ESG) Emergency Solutions Grant and (SDAP) Security Deposit Assistance Program client eligibility.
- Assist clients with housing applications.
- Work with clients to develop individualized housing plans, complete paperwork.
- Continually monitor and evaluate each client’s progression through their housing case management plan and develop corrective action provisions as needed.
- Prepare case management related reports.
- Maintain contact with grant administrator, property managers/landlords and other agencies, as needed.
- Complete housing inspections in accordance with the SD Housing requirements.
- Maintain client related data systems, including case notes and complete HMIS entries.
- Assist Executive Director and Business Manager with monthly ESG grant request or reports as needed.
o Provide referrals and information about other programs to victims.
o Work closely with the shelter staff to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.
o Provide on-call crisis advocacy alternating weekend and holiday rotation with other on-call crisis advocates.
Hours of work:
· Monday through Friday; occasional evenings and weekends
· Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position.
On-Call Advocate Job Responsibilities:
· Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault.
· Work closely with the shelter staff to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.
· Document all interactions as required.
· Maintain safety and security precautions.
· Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients/potential clients.
· Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by clients.
· Rotate on call duties as assigned.
On-Call Schedule:
· Overnight on-call shift
· Weekend availability
· Holiday Rotation
To apply: Email resume to coleen@safeplace-esd.org; Subject: Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
