Housing Case Manager

Christian Community Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Christian Community Health Center is seeking a Housing Case Manager to assist supportive housing clients in maintaining housing and increasing self-sufficiency through resource linkages and goal attainment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with social services experience and a valid driver’s license.

The position covers case management duties, home visits, service planning, and coordination of supportive services to improve housing stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years experience in social services (case management preferred).
• Experience serving homeless, ex-offenders, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse populations preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with clean MVR is required or a clean driving record within the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a minimum of one monthly face-to-face contact per client.
• Provides a minimum of one monthly home visit per client or as needed.
• Completes chronological progress notes within three days of contact (DAP format).
• Develops and revises a client-specific service plan every six months or as needed.
• Assists no-income clients to identify resources to obtain entitlements within six months of admission.
• Documents referrals, outcomes, and maintains client files in Client Track within three days of encounters.
• Completes monthly statistical reports and participates in required trainings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Housing Case Manager assists supportive housing clients maintain their housing and increase their self-sufficiency though linkages to resources and the attainment of established goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years experience in social services (case management experienced preferred). Experience serving homeless, ex-offenders, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse population is preferred. An automobile, valid Driver’s License with clean/acceptable MVR are required for the position (no DUI/DWI) or more than 3 moving violations within 3 years and vehicle insurance coverage is required. Occasional late or weekend hours may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts a minimum of one monthly face to face contact per client.
• Provides a minimum of one monthly home visit per client or as needed.
• Complete chronological progress notes within three days of contact with client or collateral encounter.
• All progress notes must be completed in data assessment plan (DAP) format and signed and date with appropriate credentials.
• Develop initial service plan specific and tailored to the client needs identified during initial intake assessment/screening process.
• Revise or update services plans every six months or based upon the client level of need.
• Assist no-income clients to identify appropriate resources to obtain entitlement(s) within six months of admission to the housing program.
• Completion of referral documentation and informed consent for supportive services.
• Routinely assesses strengths and barriers to income, housing stability and self-sufficiency (including health, substance use and mental health issues), and provide appropriate referrals to supportive services in a timely manner.
• Provides advocacy, support, and linkages/referrals to community resources
• Conducts follow-up on all referrals and documents referral outcomes
• Update client files to ensure a record all client level activities
• Enter all client level activities in Client Track within three days of encounter.
• Completion of monthly statistical report and submit to immediate Supervisor by the last Wednesday of each month
• Participates in all mandatory external and internal meetings or trainings.
• Adherence with the Agency’s code of ethics and HIPPA Regulations for confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all CCHC employees, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

CCHC is committed to:

• Respectful, Compassionate and Quality Care
• Affordable and Equitable Services and Treatment
• Culturally Appropriate and Comprehensive Community Based Services Service Integrity Offered by Qualified, Dedicated Staff
• A Safe and Welcoming Environment for All

CCHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.