Housing Case Manager

POSITION

Housing Case Manager

PAY RANGE

$23-25

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The Barrett Foundation Housing Case Managers work with displaced individuals and families to secure safe and habitable housing. Once a household has secured housing, the Housing Case Managers works with each household to complete a monthly supportive service plan. Case management services are comprehensive in nature to ensure a more effective service delivery but are tailored to the varying needs of the program participant(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct program participant screenings and intakes Support Housing Placement including housing search, screening potential landlords, housing application process, ensuring appropriate inspections are conducted and other move-in activities Negotiate and obtain leases according to grant guidelines and agency procedure Assist in building landlord and tenant relationship Create a monthly supportive services plan to address barriers that may affect housing stability Work with each program participant to develop an exit plan to permanent housing Monitor program participants' progress by completing interim reports when household changes occur Meet with program participants via home visits, office visits, telephone, and video conference; in- home visit required at minimum every 30 days Ensure that clients have adequate access and information about healthcare and other supportive services Provide crisis intervention as necessary Maintain client files and ensure compliance with funder requirements Ensure confidentiality of program participants and of their records Attend staff meetings, trainings, and peer reviews as necessary Attend supervision meeting with direct supervisor Advise Lead Case Manager of adverse changes in program participant progress or needs for support Conduct program discharges Knowledge of Federal, State and Local rules and regulations governing subsidized housing programs Awareness of emergency procedures Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

Analytical, strategic, problem-solving General knowledge of rental processes General knowledge of housing programs Negotiation Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills General knowledge of community resources Flexibility to conduct evening or weekend home visits as needed Crisis intervention

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License (required) First Aid & CPR (preferred) Bilingual (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, social sciences, or related studies preferred with 2 years of housing case management/case management experience preferred Associates degree in counseling, social work, social sciences, or related studies preferred with 2-3 years of housing case management/case management experience preferred High School diploma or GED with minimum 4 years of housing case management/case management experience or commensurate experience with transferable skills

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Albuquerque, NM 87112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person