Rapid Rehousing Case Manager - Housing & Support Advocate

Columbus House; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,128 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401 K retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus House in Middletown, CT is seeking a Rapid Rehousing Case Manager to provide case management and time-limited rental/utility assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. You will help clients find housing, link to resources, and promote financial independence.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with HMIS. Schedule is Tue-Fri, 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm, with benefits including health coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop and online applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively navigate substance abuse, mental health, and social services networks.
• Familiar with criminal justice barriers and able to engage, motivate, and support the individuals serviced.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with finding, securing, and maintaining housing which includes conducting inspections.
• Submit monthly fund requests for rental and utility assistance.
• Provide linkage to resources for clients who may be at risk of eviction, in addition to community resources for social, mental health, educational, vocational, entitlements/benefits, and or substance abuse services.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with individuals served.
• Able to advocate for clients as well as support self-advocacy.
• Must be able to set and maintain boundaries and adhere to confidentiality.
• May provide transportation to appointments for clients at the discretion of the case manager on a case-by-case basis.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers.
• Develop mutually reinforcing relationships with landlords and assist clients to become financially independent.
• Ability to understand and accept different backgrounds while providing a non-judgmental approach to rendering services.
• Attending weekly and monthly agency, program, and network meetings.
• Provide temporary caseload coverage for vacant positions as determined by program needs.
• Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by Columbus House
• Expected to complete a variety of high-quality documentation (CARF Accredited, Department of Housing, Etc.)
• Experience with HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) or ability to become proficient in database systems.
• Create strength-based, person-centered service plans.
• Complete all required assessments both electronic and in written form.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Strong written and oral communication

Able to communicate effectively withEd

Empathy and compassion

Bilingual in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

HMIS

Job description

Columbus House in Middletown, CT is seeking a Rapid Rehousing Case Manager to provide case management and time-limited rental/utility assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. You will help clients find housing, link to resources, and promote financial independence.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with HMIS. Schedule is Tue-Fri, 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm, with benefits including health coverage and 401(k).