Bilingual Case Manager

Community Crisis Services; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Crisis Services in Beltsville, MD seeks a compassionate bilingual Case Manager to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness through housing-focused case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource coordination.

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and culturally responsive, with a background in human services and the ability to navigate HMIS and community resources. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Director of Homeless Services.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or 4 years in human services.
• Familiarity with housing resources, public assistance programs, and community-based services.
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, coordinated entry, and HMIS preferred.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to adapt to information technology systems, including HMIS, Osnium, Google Suite, and MS Office.
• Skill in analyzing complex situations and developing well-informed alternatives under pressure.
• Demonstrated competence in working with diverse populations in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Intake & Assessment: Interview clients to identify immediate needs and develop a housing plan with written short-term and long-term goals.
• Goal Re-evaluation: Meet with clients at regular intervals to reassess progress and adjust the housing plan as circumstances evolve.
• Supportive Services: Facilitate individual and group meetings to provide guidance, emotional support and resource education.
• TeamIntegration: Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with the Educational & Benefits Liaison and Housing Coordinator.
• External Advocacy: Partner with external professionals in substance abuse, legal, medical, vocational and mental health fields to ensure holistic care.
• Referral Management: Make and track appropriate referrals for dental, medical, employment and specialized housing needs.
• Record Keeping: Create and maintain meticulous case records in HMIS, including assessments, case notes, court reports and discharge summaries.
• Data Integrity: Complete required reports and maintain statistical data to meet programmatic and performance standards.
• Environment: Enhance the client experience by maintaining a hospitable, customer-oriented and trauma-informed facility environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Housing resources

Public assistance programs

HMIS familiarity

Osnium familiarity

Google Suite

MS Office

Crisis intervention

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Four years of experience in human services

Tools

HMIS

Osnium

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

About Community Crisis Services, Inc.

Community Crisis Services, Inc. (CCSI) has served Prince George's County for over 50 years, providing compassionate crisis support through our hotlines, safe shelter programs, and information and referral services. We are the lead Victim Services Provider for Prince George's County and a leading homeless services provider, operating the county's only non-congregate low-barrier shelter. Our 24/7 services include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), crisis hotlines, domestic violence services, emergency shelters, and housing programs.

Position Summary

CCSI is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Bilingual Case Manager (English/Spanish) to provide direct support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness through housing-focused case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource coordination. The Case Manager helps consumers address immediate needs, develop realistic housing plans, and make measurable progress toward long-term stability.

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and culturally responsive, and balances compassionate consumer support with accountability, professional boundaries, and program expectations.

* Candidates must be able to participate in and complete mandatory orientation and onboarding requirements and reside in DC, MD or VA.

Reports to: Director of Homeless Services

Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11 am–7 pm

Location: Warm Nights Shelter (Beltsville, MD)/Family Emergency Shelter

Qualifications & Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, or four years of progressively responsible experience in human services, crisis intervention, or community-based case management. Experience should include work with vulnerable or at-risk populations, such as individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, or trauma. Positions with duties that require social work licensure also require the appropriate license.
• Familiarity with housing resources, public assistance programs, and community-based services
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, coordinated entry, and HMIS preferred
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to adapt to information technology systems, including HMIS, Osnium, Google Suite, and MS Office
• Skill in analyzing complex situations and developing well-informed alternatives under pressure
• Demonstrated competence in working with diverse populations in a respectful manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Service & Case Planning

• Intake & Assessment: Interview clients to identify immediate needs and develop a comprehensive housing plan with written short-term and long-term goals
• Goal Re-evaluation: Meet with clients at regular intervals to reassess progress and adjust the housing plan as circumstances evolve
• Supportive Services: Facilitate individual and group meetings to provide guidance, emotional support and resource education

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• TeamIntegration: Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with the Educational & Benefits Liaison and Housing Coordinator
• External Advocacy: Partner with external professionals in substance abuse, legal, medical, vocational and mental health fields to ensure holistic care
• Referral Management: Make and track appropriate referrals for dental, medical, employment and specialized housing needs

Documentation & Facility Excellence

• Record Keeping: Create and maintain meticulous case records in HMIS, including assessments, case notes, court reports and discharge summaries
• Data Integrity: Complete required reports and maintain statistical data to meet programmatic and performance standards
• Environment: Enhance the client experience by maintaining a hospitable, customer-oriented and trauma-informed facility environment

The Clinical Case Management Cycle

The Case Manager is responsible for navigating the client through every stage of this professional loop:

• Assessment: Identifying the "what" behind the client's current crisis
• Planning: Setting the "how" through the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Implementation/Monitoring: Working the plan daily through referrals and check-ins
• Evaluation: Determining if the client is ready for referral to the Housing Coordinator

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally kneel or balance
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs

Work Environment and Schedule

• This position operates in a 24/7 emergency shelter environment serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness
• Schedule may include evenings and weekends based on program needs
• Position is primarily on-site; limited remote work may be available for documentation and training

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with CCSI policy
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
• Must complete all required training, including but not limited to:
  • CCSI New Employee Orientation
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention (QPR or equivalent)
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality
  • CPR and First Aid (within 90 days of hire)

Benefits

Full-time:

• Company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Disability & Life Insurance
• P aid time off (vacation, sick, personal days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Premium Pay
• AFLAC
• Perks at Work
• Professional development opportunities
• Peer Support certification, support and ongoing supervision

Work Conditions

• Holiday, evening and weekend coverage required, depending on scheduled shifts.
• Hours are flexible to meet program needs.
• Potential exposure to highly emotional and stressful situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Crisis Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.