Housing Stability Case Manager - Shelter & Community Impact

Low Income Housing Institute; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vis

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401k/403b

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Aflac

Job summary

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking an Enhanced Shelter Case Manager in Tukwila, WA, to secure permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and coordinate short-term service planning. The role requires coordinating with community agencies, providing information and referrals, and ensuring client access to resources.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assessing needs, facilitating group activities, and advocating for clients while collaborating with staff to

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Social Work or related field with 3 years of experience with people experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse.
• Able to read, write and speak in English, with excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Google Docs/Sheets, and company e-mail at an intermediate level for time sheets and other monthly reports.
• Flexibility to work evenings.
• Knowledge of referral resources.
• Two years of case documentation experience.
• Background in case management, advocacy, or related career.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with clients.
• Provide information and referrals to clients, including through distribution of written material.
• Maintain updated information tools for client use in accessing community resources.
• Formally and informally assess clients as to current level of functioning and social service needs.
• Offer case management for assigned clients.
• Make referrals or initiate services to address mental health, substance abuse, and disability issues wherever possible.
• Coordinate with local agencies to provide services that meet the needs of LIHI clients.
• Work collaboratively with Shelter Operations and Supportive Services staff to increase stability of clients.
• Organize and facilitate community events for residents to build community.
• Coordinate with community organizations, public agencies, and volunteers to provide on-and off-site activities for clients.
• Initiate and encourage client involvement in community-building activities, such as community meetings, meals, and support groups.
• Contribute to the development of a community that values cultural diversity.
• Participate in staff meetings and case conferencing.
• Report regularly to the Supportive Services Manager on programmatic issues.
• Maintain records of activities of clients with case management reporting- digitally and hard copy written documentation per policy.
• Complete other records and reports appropriate to the position as directed.
• Assist with preparation of spreadsheets, correspondence and reports as related to the Shelter programs.
• Participate in public policy advocacy efforts including recruiting clients to attend public meetings and testify at hearings.
• Helping establish community contacts.
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Google Docs/Sheets

Time management

English fluency

Case documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Company e-mail

Job description

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking an Enhanced Shelter Case Manager in Tukwila, WA, to secure permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and coordinate short-term service planning. The role requires coordinating with community agencies, providing information and referrals, and ensuring client access to resources.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assessing needs, facilitating group activities, and advocating for clients while collaborating with staff to