Housing Case Manager — Rapid & Supportive Rehousing

Aimcareers; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative staff

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking two Case Managers to provide services in the New Haven to Bridgeport corridor, including Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing CM roles.

Responsibilities include determining housing eligibility, assisting with voucher applications, securing housing, and coordinating with mental health and addiction services. This is a full-time opportunity with Mon-Fri 8:30–4:30 hours and weekly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. However strong housing case management experience is more important than the degree.
• Case Management experience in any housing program including Supportive, Transitional, Rapid-Rehousing, etc is a must.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of the clients and establish social services support to assist them as they receive their new housing.
• Identify eligibility for housing, and assist with preparing and filing applications for housing vouchers.
• Assist with finding and securing apartments/housing for clients.
• Work with the homeless population to assist in securing their documents including ID Cards, SS Cards, etc.
• Assist with identification and documentation for securing basic needs and entitlements such as Medicaid, housing subsidies, food subsidies, heating assistance, etc.
• Initiate referrals for mental health and addiction treatment services as needed.
• Encourage social supports such as peer activities, support groups and encourage the clients to develop connections within their community.
• Assist with employment support including resume writing, job searching, and interviewing skills when appropriate.
• Continue to provide Case Management activities for the newly housed clients in order to assist them in their continued success.

Skills

Case management

Housing programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Delta-T Group is seeking two Case Managers to provide services in the New Haven to Bridgeport corridor, including Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing CM roles.

Responsibilities include determining housing eligibility, assisting with voucher applications, securing housing, and coordinating with mental health and addiction services. This is a full-time opportunity with Mon-Fri 8:30–4:30 hours and weekly compensation.