What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Case Manager position at Volunteer Ministry Center?
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Facilitate homeless clients’ participation in housing procurement program (pre-housing), define and monitor case plan for individuals who have secured housing (post-housing), and fulfill requirements as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Recruit (outreach), interview, assess, and assist individuals/families experiencing homelessness towards housing procurement (pre-housing).
- Define and design case plan for housing procurement.
- Assist and monitor maturation of case plan.
- Assist client with moving into housing, including the ability to drive a small box truck.
- Provide coordinated and supportive case management services once client has achieved housing (post-housing).
- Implement Rapid Re-Housing Program and maintain appropriate/required documentation.
- Maintain working relationship with existing agencies whose mission is serving and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Serve as community resource relative to housing for other agencies within the Knoxville/Knox County metro area.
- Utilize the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) for recording all information relative to assigned cases.
- Complete and maintain all records as necessary.
- Participate in Staff Meetings
- Complete all other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
- Strong negotiation and crisis intervention skills
- Familiarity with landlord-tenant law and property management
- Proficient in motivational interviewing and crisis management techniques
- Experience with addiction counseling is a plus
- Ability to operate a box truck for client outreach and support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,568.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- On call
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about working with the unhoused community?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Homelessness: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Knoxville, TN 37917 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,568 - $45,000