PSH Case Manager-SIF- New Haven

Columbus House, Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision保险

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑匹

Paid time off for sickness, vacation,–

10 paid holidays

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Job summary

Columbus House, Inc. in New Haven, CT, seeks a Social Innovations Fund (SIF) Case Manager to provide housing case management for clients seeking housing and services. The role focuses on housing applications, searches, and independent living toward self-sufficiency, with a 32-hour full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include outreach, collaboration with community providers, and maintaining client records. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred; valid driver's license required; bachelor s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; writing skills essential.
• Experience in case management or housing services preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing case management for SIF clients in the New Haven region.
• Assist with housing applications, housing search and independent living goals.
• Coordinate with mental health, substance abuse and other health care providers as needed.
• Maintain client records in paper and electronic formats per agency standards.
• Interact with landlords on behalf of clients and manage a caseload of ~20 individuals.

Skills

Case management experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent writing skills

Valid drivers license

Computer literate

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting: Full Time, 32 Hours FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential

Social Innovations Fund (SIF) Case Manager

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

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Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities."\

Purpose

To provide housing case management to SIF assisted clients seeking housing and services in the New Haven region. This position will primarily support clients in the housing application process, housing search, and independent living with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency and housing stabilization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor SIF clients from entry into the program until successfully discharged in collaboration with other community providers.


• Outreach and engage clients as necessary; provide case management services.


• Apply for state housing assistance (SIF/ RAP) and assist with securing affordable housing, ongoing check-in with clients to meet their housing needs.


• Assist with maintaining or creating connections with mental health, substance abuse and other health care providers.


• Maintain client records in a manner consistent with projects and agency standards including both paper and electronic records.


• Interact with landlords on behalf of clients as needed.


• Manage a client case load of approximately 20 individuals at any point in time.


• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Individual must be able to work both independently and within a team setting. Experience in case management, supportive housing or a related field required.


• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws; sound judgment and decision making; and Solid math skills required.


• A strong candidate is highly organized and attentive to detail and is motivated to complete tasks and see consumers succeed.


• Bachelor's degree required, excellent writing skills, must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; computer literate; must be able and willing to accept direction and guidance from supervisors.


• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Supervision

Scattered Sites Permanent Supportive Housing Manager

Salary Range

$25.50 to $27.50 per hour plus excellent benefits

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurances


• 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution


• Paid time off for sickness, vacation, personal, jury and bereavement


• 10 paid holidays


• Array of voluntary coverage

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply