Housing Case Manager (Family Advocate III)

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34‑hour workweek

Health insurance from day one

Health Savings Account

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off up to 6 weeks

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Job summary

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) in Port Clinton, OH, seeks a Housing Case Manager to support families facing housing instability. You will assess needs, coordinate resources, and build relationships with providers and property owners to promote housing stability across Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Richland, and Wood counties.

The role requires a 34‑hour workweek with travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field.
• At least three years of case management experience with at‑risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain relationships with service providers and property owners to meet participant needs.
• Recruit, screen, assess, set goals, and refer for employment, housing, health care, and self‑sufficiency.
• Determine eligibility and provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, and follow‑up.
• Enter information into program databases; prepare and file required documents timely.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and support team regularly.

Skills

Experience with housing services

Case management

Collaboration with providers

Education

Associate's degree in social work

Job description

• Location 1848 East Perry Street,PO Box 332,Port Clinton, OH, 43452,United States
• Base Pay $23.47 / Hour
• Employee Type Yearly Full Time

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Housing Case Manager (Family Advocate III)

Office Location: 1848 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452

Service Area: This position provides services throughout Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Richland, and Woodcounties. Regular travel within the assigned service area is required.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week

Pay Rate: $23.47 per hour

Position Overview:

Provide case management and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing housing instability or other barriers to self-sufficiency. Assess participant needs, coordinate community resources, and build collaborative relationships with service providers and property owners to promote housing stability and long-term success.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability - the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Associate's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field.

Experience:

At least three years of experience providing case management or working with at-risk youth, adults, or families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, and property owners to assist participants and families in meeting their needs.
• Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants and their families meet their basic needs.
• Determine if participants meet eligibility requirements.
• Provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, support, and follow-up services for participants and their families, conduct participant home visits on a regular basis.
• Maintain on-going communication with supervisor and internal support team regarding the progress of the participant.
• Ensure timely entry of information into the appropriate program database system.
• Prepare, submit, and ensure the accuracy of payment vouchers, required documentation, reports, and participant files within established time frames.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

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