Impactful Housing Stability Case Manager

Low Income Housing Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays and 1 floatingHoliday

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vis

Job summary

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) seeks a Supportive Services Case Manager in Seattle, WA, to assist formerly homeless individuals in obtaining permanent supportive housing. You will conduct intake assessments, develop housing stability plans with residents, coordinate with community agencies, provide brief counseling, and connect clients to benefits while maintaining records and reporting.

This full-time position requires English fluency, relevant degrees, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field, or Associate degree with 3 years of experience.
• Ability to possess sound judgement & problem solving abilities.
• Expansive knowledge of local, regional, state & national resources.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to independently de-escalate/resolve conflict.
• At least two years’ experience working with a diverse population.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Google Docs/Sheets, and company e-mail at an intermediate level for time sheets and other monthly reports.

Responsibilities

• Offer case management for selected clients, either referred by building management as at risk of eviction or self-identified.
• Determine clients’ needs and goals by completing intake assessment.
• Partner with residents to develop housing stability plan (plan and establish goals).
• Evaluate risk to housing stability and deploy risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate care coordination/ resource connectivity with local agencies to provide services that meet the needs of LIHI clients.
• Assist residents with applying to benefits/entitlement programs.
• Observe and encourage progress; provide support; adjust goals.
• Lead crisis intervention/de-escalation actions.
• Participate in staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Collaborate/partner with interdisciplinary team members to support each resident.
• Engage in role-appropriate advocacy efforts.
• Organize and facilitate community events for residents to build community.
• Maintain clients’ records by completing case notes; logging events and progress.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team to support housing stability efforts.
• Complete resident discharge and transition planning, as needed.
• Coordinate with community organizations, public agencies, and volunteers to provide on-and off-site life skill development activities for clients.
• Produce needed written materials, including community newsletters.
• Improve staff competence by providing peer education and support.
• Support department budget through fiscally responsible spending; cost saving actions.
• Assist supportive services management with grant application and reporting.
• Continuously increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• 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).
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed
• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

English literacy

Communication

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Associate degree with 3 years experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Google Docs/Sheets

Company email

Job description

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) seeks a Supportive Services Case Manager in Seattle, WA, to assist formerly homeless individuals in obtaining permanent supportive housing. You will conduct intake assessments, develop housing stability plans with residents, coordinate with community agencies, provide brief counseling, and connect clients to benefits while maintaining records and reporting.

This full-time position requires English fluency, relevant degrees, and the ability to work with