Housing Case Manager

Kids for the Future; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future, based in Detroit, MI, seeks a Housing Case Manager to provide professional service coordination and case management for youth who are homeless or at risk, connecting them with supportive housing and essential resources.

You will develop housing plans with each youth, coordinate with housing programs, build strong relationships with participants, and contribute to ongoing program development, quality improvement, and evaluation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.
• One year’s experience working in the housing field.
• Proven ability to maintain productivity in a flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for sustaining and growing effective programs.
• Build high-quality relationships with youth participants to understand their experiences.
• Provide strategic direction for ongoing program development, quality improvement, and evaluation efforts.
• Develop a housing plan with each youth and coordinate with appropriate housing programs.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation

Relationship Building

Program Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

• Job Category 09. Transitional Programs
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

• Phone [phone]

JOB SUMMARY

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.