Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager - 2362-0-5

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Full-time Permanent Supportive Housing Mental Health Case Manager in Martinsville, VA. The role focuses on assessment, linkage, and advocacy to help clients achieve housing stability within the PSH program.

The successful candidate will collaborate with individuals, families, and service providers to implement individualized service plans and build professional relationships with landlords, promoting empowerment and reducing the need for intensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Understanding of housing first approaches and DMAS/DBHDS guidelines.
• Experience in behavioral health or housing services with individuals or families.
• Ability to coordinate with landlords and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop individualized service plans for housing stability.
• Coordinate services and advocate for clients within the PSH program.
• Conduct outreach and build rapport with landlords and service providers.
• Coordinate background checks and screenings as part of the application process.

Skills

SOAR certification

Community resources knowledge

Landlord relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Full-time position available as a Permanent Supportive Housing Mental Health Case Manager. This position provides assessment, linkage, and advocacy services to individuals in the PSH program that wish to receive housing case management services that promote individual empowerment and reduce the need for more intensive services. Case manager will collaborate closely with individuals, families, and other service providers to develop and implement individual service plans focused on housing stability. This provider will be responsible for building rapport and maintaining positive, professional relationships with landlords in the community. Permanent Supportive Housing services will be provided to clients who are experiencing chronic homelessness, have been diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, are frequent users of emergency services, etc.. SOAR certified or applicants that are eligible to become certified are encouraged to apply. Preferred candidate will have Bachelor's degree in Human Services and meet criteria to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Case Manager as defined by DMAS and DBHDS, demonstrated knowledge of area services, community partners, and resources, and one year of behavioral health direct care experience with individuals or families coping with mental illness, substance use or emotional disturbance. Salary is commensurate with appropriate education and experience as it relates to the position.

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.