Coordinated Entry Housing Advocate (Case Manager)

Maryland Nonprofits; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Coordinated Entry Housing Advocate to join their Housing Stability Program and contribute to ending homelessness through supportive case management and advocacy. The role involves working directly with clients to secure housing, providing coaching and maintaining records, and requires a commitment to affordable housing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in human services and excellent communication skills, and will be part of a dedicated team making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short-term disability

IRA matching (up to 3% of salary)

Phone stipend

Flexible leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of human service experience with low income families.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Howard County resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management to clients at risk of homelessness.
• Maintain a case load of at least 15 to 19 households.
• Develop individualized Housing Stability Plans for clients.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven strategic thinker

Problem solver

Ability to build and sustain trust

Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Understanding of affordable housing

Education

Undergraduate degree in human services, social work, or related field

Relevant experience may substitute for education

Job description

Coordinated Entry Housing Advocate (Case Manager)

Coordinated Entry Housing Advocate (Case Manager)

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Bridges to Housing Stability, Inc. (“Bridges”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Howard County, MD (Office is in Columbia). Bridges’ mission is to provide a path to self-sufficiency to prevent and end homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy in Howard County. To that end, Bridges provides affordable housing and/or case management to households who are precariously housed and overburdened with rent, facing eviction and at risk of homelessness, or already homeless. For more information, please see www.bridges2hs.org.

POSITION SUMMARY: The CE Housing Advocate (the “Housing Advocate”) is part of Bridges’ Housing Stability Program (HSP), which is a client-centered, housing first, trauma informed, and case-management based program designed to

(i) assist clients, based on needs assessments, in locating and securing affordable and sustainable housing,

(ii) support clients in attaining the tools necessary to maintain long-term housing stability and achieve self-sufficiency,

(iii) provide clients with general support and coaching.

The Housing Advocate interfaces with clients, other staff, volunteers, landlords, and partnering organizations to satisfy clients’ housing needs and support their self-sufficiency plans. The Housing Advocate also manages resources, processes, and data relating to each client. The Housing Advocate will be responsible for managing their own cases but will also be providing overall team backup and support to the other members of the Homeless Services Program (HSP) as directed by the Program Manager and Director of Homeless Services. The Housing Advocate assists with overall HSP goals and specific HSP projects.

General

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Bridges’ standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Attend, participate and present case information at HSP Meetings, staff meetings, other work group meetings, on occasion, networking events and Bridges’ activities
• Utilize personal phone and vehicle, as applicable, to carry out duties (applicable for reimbursement pursuant to Bridges’ Employee Handbook)
• Represent Bridges and its mission to clients, community organizations, funding sources, congregations, volunteers, etc.
• Understand Bridges’ programs and public profile and be able to communicate these as needed outside the organization.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position-Specific

• Contribute to the achievement of HSP metrics and program goals
• Adhere to the established program guidelines and written standards
• Maintain a case load of at least 15 to 19 households as assigned by the Program Manager
• Provide intensive and supportive case management to homeless and at-risk households within the Housing Stability Programs, to include: Performing client intake assessments to assess a client’s eligibility and needs by conducting client interviews, gathering information, reviewing support documentation (as applicable) , Guiding households in the development of individualized Housing Stability Plans with the overall goal of permanent housing retention, Identifying and referring clients to community resources to address their Housing Stability Plan goals o Networking, negotiating, and incentivizing landlords to assist clients in housing location and placement efforts, Maintaining availability, as needed, to promote open, effective communication with clients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and notes in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, complying with all HMIS policies and processes for data entry and client confidentiality.
• Assure case files are complete and orderly; complying with Bridges’ standards and grant requirements.
• Provide support to other HSP clients, as needed, in the absence of their assigned case manager/housing advocate.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of affordable housing and related resources in Howard County and surrounding areas
  
  

Qualifications

• A commitment to Bridges’ vision to increase affordable housing in the County to prevent and end homelessness
• Undergraduate degree either in a human services, social work, or related field (Note that 2+ years of relevant experience may be considered in substitution for education),
• 1+ years of human service experience working with low income, multi-challenged families and individuals
• Ability to build and sustain trust
• A strong sense of urgency about the importance of preventing and ending homelessness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven strategic thinker and problem solver
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Howard County resources is preferred
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
  
  

Intentionality in organizational practices is a core value of Bridges to Housing Stability, Inc. resulting in culturally competent services, materials, resources, and programs. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds. Bridges is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Hours

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) non-exempt position.

This position is in person in our Columbia, Maryland office, with an option for some remote work after a probationary period.

SUPERVISOR: Program Manager

SALARY: $48,000 to $55,000 annually

BENEFITS: Bridges provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability, Bridges’ Simple IRA matching (up to 3% of salary), phone stipend, and flexible leave.

Visit www.bridges2hs.org for additional information about Bridges and the Housing Stability Program. To apply, send your resume & coverletter to [e-mail]

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