Housing Stabilization Case Manager I

The Haven

Job Description

Description





Overview:







The Housing Stabilization Case Manager I supports newly-housed clients to gain stability through connections to community resources and mainstream benefits.







At The Haven, we believe in “Housing First,” an approach that prioritizes permanent housing (as opposed to temporary shelter) for people experiencing homelessness.







 



About The Haven:







The Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, supporting individuals and families as they pursue stability through connections to resources and creative housing interventions. Located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, trained staff and dedicated volunteers at The Haven practice radical hospitality, opening the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.





At The Haven, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skill sets that we collectively provide to our community, Clients, and colleagues. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.













Benefits:







Health insurance stipend





Retirement plan contribution





22 PTO days and 12 paid holidays per year





Wellness stipend





Professional development stipend





Parental leave













Overview:







The Housing Stabilization Case Manager I supports newly-housed clients to gain stability through connections to community resources and mainstream benefits.







At The Haven, we believe in “Housing First,” an approach that prioritizes permanent housing (as opposed to temporary shelter) for people experiencing homelessness.







Overview:





Overview:





The Housing Stabilization Case Manager I supports newly-housed clients to gain stability through connections to community resources and mainstream benefits.





The Housing Stabilization Case Manager I supports newly-housed clients to gain stability through connections to community resources and mainstream benefits.





At The Haven, we believe in “Housing First,” an approach that prioritizes permanent housing (as opposed to temporary shelter) for people experiencing homelessness.



At The Haven, we believe in “Housing First,” an approach that prioritizes permanent housing (as opposed to temporary shelter) for people experiencing homelessness.



 



About The Haven:







The Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, supporting individuals and families as they pursue stability through connections to resources and creative housing interventions. Located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, trained staff and dedicated volunteers at The Haven practice radical hospitality, opening the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.





At The Haven, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skill sets that we collectively provide to our community, Clients, and colleagues. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.







About The Haven:





About The Haven:





The Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, supporting individuals and families as they pursue stability through connections to resources and creative housing interventions. Located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, trained staff and dedicated volunteers at The Haven practice radical hospitality, opening the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.



The Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, supporting individuals and families as they pursue stability through connections to resources and creative housing interventions. Located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, trained staff and dedicated volunteers at The Haven practice radical hospitality, opening the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.



At The Haven, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skill sets that we collectively provide to our community, Clients, and colleagues. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.



At The Haven, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skill sets that we collectively provide to our community, Clients, and colleagues. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.









Benefits:







Health insurance stipend





Retirement plan contribution





22 PTO days and 12 paid holidays per year





Wellness stipend





Professional development stipend





Parental leave









Benefits:



Benefits:

Health insurance stipend

Retirement plan contribution

22 PTO days and 12 paid holidays per year

Wellness stipend

Professional development stipend

Parental leave



Job Duties

Basic Responsibilities:





Conduct program enrollment meetings, including Rapid Re-Housing





Assist Client with initial move-in needs in coordination with other program coordinators





Work with Clients to create housing stability plans, moving them towards self-sustainability





Establish transparent, collaborative, and trusting relationships with Clients to promote and support housing stability





Advocate on behalf of Clients for eligible services and housing opportunities, such as Permanent Supportive Housing





Refer Client to other community resources when needed and follow up to ensure referrals were completed





Attend assigned community-wide meetings to discuss and troubleshoot issues regarding housing stability





Conduct ongoing outreach to establish a network of community resources and services





Become SOAR-trained (after being hired)





Complete quality assurance surveys with Clients during and after completion of the program





Maintain digital files and notes in HMIS database





Contribute to the development and refinement of housing program policies







Conduct program enrollment meetings, including Rapid Re-Housing

Assist Client with initial move-in needs in coordination with other program coordinators

Work with Clients to create housing stability plans, moving them towards self-sustainability

Establish transparent, collaborative, and trusting relationships with Clients to promote and support housing stability

Advocate on behalf of Clients for eligible services and housing opportunities, such as Permanent Supportive Housing

Refer Client to other community resources when needed and follow up to ensure referrals were completed

Attend assigned community-wide meetings to discuss and troubleshoot issues regarding housing stability

Conduct ongoing outreach to establish a network of community resources and services

Become SOAR-trained (after being hired)

Complete quality assurance surveys with Clients during and after completion of the program

Maintain digital files and notes in HMIS database

Contribute to the development and refinement of housing program policies



Skills Required

Skills Required:





Experience in housing program case management or direct care with vulnerable populations





Experience working with populations challenged with homelessness





Social justice-oriented, a team player, and committed to working alongside families as they transition out of homelessness





Driver’s license and regular access to reliable transportation







Experience in housing program case management or direct care with vulnerable populations

Experience working with populations challenged with homelessness

Social justice-oriented, a team player, and committed to working alongside families as they transition out of homelessness

Driver’s license and regular access to reliable transportation



Additional Info



Desired Skills:







Familiarity with: Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Progressive Engagement, trauma-informed care, harm reduction





Excellent oral/written communication skills in conjunction with computer/data entry skills for maintaining online database and other records





Being a self-starter, capable of completing tasks within an assigned time frame





Good interpersonal skills and good sense of humor; team player





Ability to think outside the box and adapt to dynamic work settings





Good personal/professional boundaries and self-care practices









Desired Skills:



Desired Skills:

Familiarity with: Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Progressive Engagement, trauma-informed care, harm reduction

Excellent oral/written communication skills in conjunction with computer/data entry skills for maintaining online database and other records

Being a self-starter, capable of completing tasks within an assigned time frame

Good interpersonal skills and good sense of humor; team player

Ability to think outside the box and adapt to dynamic work settings

Good personal/professional boundaries and self-care practices
Posted 2 years ago
Location
Virginia
Type
Full Time