Trauma-Informed Housing Case Manager

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Housing Alliance seeks a Housing Case Manager to provide trauma-informed services to participants facing barriers, helping them secure and maintain housing through assessment, advocacy, and coordinated supports.

Based at Pioneer Square in Seattle, the role collaborates with program partners, conducts needs assessments, links to mental health, substance use, health, and housing resources, and develops plans with the Program Manager to promote stability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required.
• Experience and education that demonstrates competency with issues of housing instability, mental health, substance use, preferred.
• Fluent reading, writing, and understanding skills in English, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed case management utilizing motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques to assigned participants.
• Engage professionally and compassionately with participants in all settings and environments.
• Write clear, objective, and accurate case notes of significant interactions in participant files, including stability plans, leases, and all required forms.
• Assess eligibility for permanent housing resources and develop a plan with Program Manager to utilize flexible funds to promote equity.
• Identify barriers and steps necessary to overcome obstacles to program participation.
• Develop and facilitate life skills trainings and other relevant workshops.

Skills

Flexibility

Multitasking

Conflict mediation

Confidentiality

Communication

Housing resources

Motivational interviewing

Education

Related degree preferred

Job description

Compass Housing Alliance seeks a Housing Case Manager to provide trauma-informed services to participants facing barriers, helping them secure and maintain housing through assessment, advocacy, and coordinated supports.

Based at Pioneer Square in Seattle, the role collaborates with program partners, conducts needs assessments, links to mental health, substance use, health, and housing resources, and develops plans with the Program Manager to promote stability.