Case Manager Albany Housing Coalition Inc Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Word embeddings Driver's License Public relations Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Case Manager - Freedom Springs provides assistance to homeless and formerly homeless Veterans to access entitlements that lead to safe and affordable permanent housing in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enters intakes, discharges, and case notes into the HMIS system within 48 hours, or in the case of a holiday by the next business day after a holiday. Establishes Housing Services Plan, which includes a thorough assessment of all underlying issues that have led to instability in prior housing situations. Assists Veterans in their transition to housing by identifying and providing resources needed for a Veteran specific transition. Serves as a Coalition liaison between referral/intake sources (Veterans House and Coordinated Entry) and community service providers, attending meetings on a bi-weekly basis. Meets with client a minimum of once per month, or as directed by the grant contract. Inspects selected units for Housing Quality Standards utilizing up to date HUD criteria. Conducts monthly unit inspection for Veteran ESSHI clients and addresses any maintenance and housekeeping concerns with tenant, and reporting maintenance concerns to property management. Develops with the Veteran, and monitors, a written housing stability plan that records the Veteran's short-term and long-term goals as well as plans of action for physical and behavioral health, substance use treatment, legal, and financial/budgeting matters. Supports the Veteran in advocating with landlord and service providers as needed to fulfill the condition of tenancy and to remain housed. Provides ongoing case management services and maintains accurate, confidential records in HMIS. Assesses the Veteran in their living environment and identifies and resolves barriers to success as they arise. Maintains a working knowledge of available Veteran and community resources and the ability to judge when a referral to those resources is appropriate. Assists the Operations Manager in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports. Participates in regular staff and team meetings. Offers recreational and social activities and programming to Veteran ESSHI tenants. Is available to work evening hours as may be required to accomplish job responsibilities. Performs other duties as directed by management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

Minimum 2-year degree in social work, public administration or other human service field. Related work experience in public or private programs providing human services support which includes program planning, administration, public relations and case management. Experience working with at-risk populations (homeless, domestic violence, veteran populations, chemical dependency, or mental health). Experience working with veteran population preferred. U.S. Military Veteran preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in computer and written and oral skills. Driver's license and car required with appropriate insurance

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

2-year degree in social work or human services.

Experience:

2 years of full-service case management experience at a non-profit organization or New York State Agency. Experience working with at-risk populations (homeless, domestic violence, veteran populations, chemical dependency, or mental health). Experience working with veteran population preferred.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365.

Certificates & Licenses:

N/A Other Requirements:

Sensitivity to the needs of Veterans and the minority community is required.