Case Manager - Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing

FrontLine Service; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FrontLine Service in Cleveland, OH is seeking a case manager to support homeless and formerly homeless young adults (18-24) under the Emergency Housing Services program. You will provide direct case management using the Transition in Place housing model to help clients exit shelters and achieve stability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social service field, knowledge of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or social service field.
• Lived experience of homelessness and housing instability.
• Experience providing services to homeless/at-risk youth preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than six points and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to homeless and formerly homeless young adults (18–24) using Transition in Place housing model.
• Develop and implement goals to maintain housing and meet individual objectives.
• Recertify program eligibility, make home visits, and follow up with participants.
• Apply Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing best practices.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

Lived experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or social service field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Office - Cleveland, OH 44114Under general supervision of Emergency Housing Services department, and working collaboratively with other Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program agencies, provides case management services to homeless and formerly homeless young adults (18-24) utilizing the Transition in Place housing model to facilitate rapid exit from shelter, using evidenced based best practices such as Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. Develops and implements the goals and objectivesto maintain housing and meet the individual’s identified goals, including but not limited to decrease in distress caused by mental health symptoms and substance use issues, improved interpersonal relationships, increased self-sufficiency, and increased income. Recertifies program eligibility, makes home-visits, and follows-up with participants to assist in maintaining their housing and independence

This is a non-exempt, union position with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

QualificationsQualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling, or social service field. Lived experience of homelessness and/or housing instability and embodiment of the diverse identities of young adults who experience homelessness in Cuyahoga County they serve, particularly, but not limited to, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Young Adult. Experience providing services to the target population and/or prior case management experience preferred. Valid Ohio driver’s license with less than six points and proof of automobile insurance,