Trauma-Informed DV Rehousing Case Manager

Shelter House; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K contributions with a 4% employer?

13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays

Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

Job summary

Shelter House in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager (FT) to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will assess needs, connect clients to resources, and help them obtain safe, permanent housing using a housing-first approach.

Responsibilities include managing 12–18 client caseloads, mobile advocacy, safety planning, coordination of rental assistance, and collaboration with community providers to deliver wraparound services in a trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work/human services/related field or commensurate experience
• 1+ years of human services or direct services experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements
• Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions
• Ability to deliver creative, resourceful solutions to unique challenges
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to evaluate safety and social needs, housing history and barriers, financial management and budgeting, and develop and achieve individualized goals
• Maintain a caseload of between 12-18 clients at a time, providing client-centered, trauma-informed services
• Provide mobile advocacy services by regularly meeting with clients in a safe location in the community
• Engage with clients to create individualized safety plans and educate clients on the dynamics of domestic violence
• Identify resources to help clients increase their levels of physical and emotional safety
• Assist clients in filing for protective orders and support clients with court accompaniment
• Collaborate with clients to develop sustainable budgets and facilitate connections to financial literacy programs
• Utilize the housing-first model to develop focused and individualized service plans
• Provide housing search assistance to clients by identifying leads, assisting with applications, and attending tours
• Establish relationships with local properties and landlords and advocate on behalf of clients
• Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities and housing discrimination law
• Coordinate the provision of monthly rental assistance and track all payments provided
• Document all communication with clients in detailed case notes; ensure client files and data are regularly updated
• Ensure services are implemented in accordance with agency philosophy, best practices, grant requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with community providers and allied professionals to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, wraparound services
• Participate in regular trainings, staff meetings, and one-on-one supervision meetings with the Senior Case Manager
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office software as a part of day-to-day work requirements
• Exemplify the Shelter House core values of (iCARE); Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment
• Perform other duties deemed necessary to support the program and agency

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/human services/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shelter House in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager (FT) to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will assess needs, connect clients to resources, and help them obtain safe, permanent housing using a housing-first approach.

Responsibilities include managing 12–18 client caseloads, mobile advocacy, safety planning, coordination of rental assistance, and collaboration with community providers to deliver wraparound services in a trauma-informed,