Housing Stability Advocate & Case Manager

Tulsa County; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a dedicated housing and case management professional to assess eligibility and needs of potential residents, guiding them from homelessness toward transitional or permanent housing. You will coordinate intake, document collection, and advocacy with landlords and social service agencies.

The role emphasizes budget counseling, individualized goal planning, and a collaborative approach with diverse community partners to ensure successful housing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required and over three years of paid casework experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; document routine reports.
• Knowledge of tenancy rights and housing policies is essential.
• Experience with HMIS and community resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing barriers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.
• Develop a housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients.
• Mediates with landlords to obtain or maintain housing and connects clients with needed documents.
• Maintain client communications and coordinate with referral sources and service providers.
• Assist in developing budgets and provide budgeting education to reduce homelessness risk.
• Maintain accurate logs, monthly outcomes, and case files for each client.
• Travel with clients as needed for housing searches and appointments.
• Advocate for clients to overcome barriers and coordinate with partner agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Advocacy

Documentation

Budget counseling

Client communication

Tenant rights knowledge

Collaboration

Case management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tulsa County is seeking a dedicated housing and case management professional to assess eligibility and needs of potential residents, guiding them from homelessness toward transitional or permanent housing. You will coordinate intake, document collection, and advocacy with landlords and social service agencies.

The role emphasizes budget counseling, individualized goal planning, and a collaborative approach with diverse community partners to ensure successful housing outcomes.