Sheehan Landing Case Manager

Description:

Responsible for assisting homeless individuals in obtaining and maintaining permanent

housing and providing the ongoing support needed to maintain a stable living

environment utilizing the principles of Housing First, Trauma-Informed and Person-

Centered Care, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Case Management, and

Harm Reduction. Contribute to additional single-site permanent supportive housing

start-up tasks as needed.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, STD, Continuing Education & IRA match (up to 3%)

Responsibilities:

Work responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Identify client needs related to housing via engagements, interviews, observations,

and assessments

• Conduct ongoing outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness

• Develop individual client service plans and document client/worker activity

• Conduct at least monthly home visits to clients in permanent housing

• Conduct life skills group meetings and coordinate annual events and celebrations for

clients in permanent housing

• Make referrals and assist clients in connecting to community resources

• Accompany clients and/or provide transportation to service providers

• Conduct apartment searches, maintain landlord relationships, and act as liaison between landlords and clients in obtaining and maintaining housing

• Monitor the delivery and outcome of services provided to clients by medical facilities, social service agencies, and community resources

• Provide crisis intervention as necessary

• Complete documentation required by appropriate funding sources

• Participate in staff and community meetings

• Act as a member of the St. John Center frontline team and participate in daily functions and organizational responsibilities of St. John Center

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel throughout Metro Louisville to aid in apartment searches and perform home visits which may require ascending/descending a full flight of steps, moving around in tight spaces, and other physical movements

• Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, light lifting, walking, climbing stairs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science

• Basic computer literacy including word processing and Google suite

• Effective communication skills

• Must have a personal automobile, valid driver’s license, liability insurance, and willingness to transport co-workers and/or clients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be an approved Targeted Case Manager with the state of Kentucky

• 5 years of experience in working with the homeless population

• Ability and willingness to safely and effectively de-escalate situations, including conducting physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety as directed by the agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000