Housing Case Manager

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A Housing Case Manager at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) supports HIV-positive adults who are homeless or in need by helping them find safe, affordable housing. You will complete intake, assessments, service plans, and progress reviews, enroll clients into programs, and advocate with landlords and service providers to secure housing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and 1–2 years of case management experience, with preference for work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related social service field.
• 1–2 years of case management experience.
• Experience with homelessness or trauma preferred.
• Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake, assessments, service plans, and progress assessments.
• Enroll eligible clients into programs in a timely fashion.
• Collaboratively develop goal-based service plans with clients.
• Advocate for clients to obtain needed services from landlords and service providers.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Networking

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

A Housing Case Manager contributes to AHF by providing services to HIV-positive adults who are homeless or otherwise in need by assisting them in finding a safe and affordable place to live. The HCM must complete intake, assessments, service plans, and progress assessments; enroll eligible clients into programs in a timely fashion; and collaboratively develop individual goal-based service plans with clients. Facilitate regular progress meetings and make amendments when needed. Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive needed services. Find apartments for clients when required, establish, and maintain relationships with landlords or property managers, and facilitate the execution of leases. Assist participants with moving and obtaining furniture, home supplies, and other needs. Identify strategies to address any short-term or chronic issues, such as substance use or mental illness, which might compromise the achievement of goals. As a housing case manager, you support clients emotionally while helping them plan their finances and life goals through a structured program. A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related social service field is required, and 1 – 2 years of case management experience is needed. 1 – 2 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals with a history of trauma is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include previous work experience with low-income families, mental health services, and HIV Positive individuals. Other essential qualifications include computer proficiency, experience with administrative duties, organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Networking and resource-building skills are vital for housing case management. One must demonstrate a high-level understanding of programs and benefits in their communities on the city, state, or national level and a strong desire to connect clients to these resources.

A Housing Case Manager enhances the reputation of AHF by being compassionate in helping people progress from homelessness to self-sufficiency with dignity and grace.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as a Housing Case Manager it is crucial to ensure that the AHF core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that your do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Housing Case Manager will work as a part of a close knit team to contribute to the success of the agency’s lending a hand when needed, showing flexibility, attention to details, adaptability and thinking of their role as a part of the larger team rather than exclusive.

Licenses/ Certifications: A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related social service field is required, and 1 – 2 years of case management experience is needed.