Housing Case Manager

Kids for the Future; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Housing Case Manager to deliver professional-level service coordination for youth experiencing homelessness. The role involves creating individualized housing plans, coordinating with housing programs, and guiding ongoing program development.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in social work or related field with several years of experience serving homeless or vulnerable populations and a proven crisis intervention skill set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Three to five years’ experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.
• One year’s experience working in the housing field.
• Proven ability to maintain high productivity while functioning in a flexible environment.
• Proven ability to apply crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for sustaining and growing effective programs.
• Build high-quality relationships with youth participants to understand the personal experiences of children and youth impacted by homelessness.
• Provide strategic direction relating to ongoing program development, quality improvement, and evaluation efforts.
• Develop a housing plan with each youth and coordinate with appropriate programs depending on housing placement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

• Job Category 02. Youth Housing
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

The Housing Case Manager provides professional-level service coordination and case management for young men and women who are or have experienced homelessness, requiring supportive housing and other living resources .

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop strategies for sustaining and growing effective programs.
• Build high-quality relationships with youth participants to understand the personal experiences of children and youth impacted by homelessness.
• Provide strategic direction relating to ongoing program development, quality improvement, and evaluation efforts.
• Develop a housing plan with each youth and coordinate with appropriate programs depending on housing placement.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Three to five years’ experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.
• One years’ experience working in the housing field.
• Proven ability to maintain high productivity while functioning in a flexible environment.
• Proven ability to apply crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.