Housing Case Manager (PSH) Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Housing Case Manager (PSH) Vita Nova, Inc West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $46,000 – $50,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Qualifications Safety plans Mid-level Microsoft Office Master’s degree Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Social Work Communication skills

Full Job Description PURPOSE:

Seeking to make a positive difference in the life of youth ages 18-25? Vita Nova is seeking a passionate, energetic Housing Case Manager to join our dynamic team! Our Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program provides individualized case management services, innovative programming, and principles of positive youth development to assist former foster care and other disconnected homeless youth in achieving stable and safe housing. The project focuses on four core outcome areas: establishing stable housing, education/employment attainment, developing healthy connections, and increasing social and emotional well-being. Vita Nova, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits program for our team members.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Maintain documentation and reporting standards: track census, program eligibility, participation, and challenges in the homeless management information system (HMIS). Facilitate weekly individual and group Life Skills training in the home and community. Administer

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vulnerability index and service prioritization to homeless youth. Educate participants on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, lease agreements, pest control, and apartment maintenance. Assistance in maintaining apartments in clean, well-maintained condition. Partner with youth to create an individualized service goal plan to include meeting basic needs, service coordination, life skills development, social & emotional well-being, permanent connections, and a plan for safe and stable housing. Recruit, train, and orient volunteers and mentors serving as permanent connections. Connect youth to needed services including but not limited to, mental health, physical/dental health services, substance abuse, domestic violence, and social supports. Coordinate staffing and team meetings to assess progress and develop ongoing support teams. Offer ongoing employability, education, and career planning skill building. Provide transportation and community-based services in partnership with the youth participant. Attend community collaboration and networking meetings to expand services offered to youth. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or other human service-related field. Master’s degree and experience in mental health are preferred. Understand and implement trauma-informed care practices and a positive youth development framework. Ability to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to provide after hours support for program participants. Resourceful in securing community resources for basic needs and community services. Ability to facilitate individual and group Life Skills training in the home and community. Self-directed with critical thinking skills and the ability to assess crises and create safety plans. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to be added to agency’s insurance policy. Must successfully complete a Level 2 Background check and drug screen.