Camino - Housing Placement Case Manager

Overview: The Housing Placement Case Manager (HPCM)will provide case management services to families experiencing homelessness. The HPCM works within a team to monitor and support efforts of program participants to obtain community resources and services, improve living skills and gain permanent housing.  Assists with client’s subsidy applications and collecting necessary documents.

Responsibilities:

• Using Motivational Interviewing and a collaborative approach conduct in-depth assessment to best determine the immediate client concerns and/or barriers to housing including, but not limited to: financial, legal, mental health, substance abuse, employment, health care and housekeeping;
• In collaboration with heads of households and placements specialists, develops Rehousing Plans and meets with families weekly to review RHP progress and plan next steps;
• Obtains resources and services as requested and/or needed to address barriers to housing including but not limited to; CORI mitigation, credit repair, and assistance with financial applications;
• Ensure that all clients receive explanation and assistance with navigating housing application processes and referral to all appropriate housing opportunities; including but not limited to, local housing authorities, regional non-profit housing agencies, private management companies, and community development corporations;
• Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships with internal and external service providers to ensure client receives comprehensive services;
• Assists client with move-in transition supports including but not limited to; furniture and furnishings assistance, budget support, and other resources and services as needed;  
• Documents all interactions with clients utilizing appropriate reporting mechanisms, including web-based data collection systems;
• Monitors units for cleanliness, or property damage and address with client as needed;
• Serves as liaison with Community based organizations, attends meetings with such organizations as needed;
• Participate in on call rotation schedule;
• Maintain familiarity with relevant housing laws and regulations around Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant laws to assist in client advocacy as appropriate.
• Participates in individual and group supervision as assigned by Program Manager;
• Participates in all required training and professional development activities;
• Works collaboratively with Development staff to participate in volunteer activities as needed;
• Observes all program and agency rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Heading Home, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Work Environment

Cubicle space within large office building; prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer, ability to climb up to three floors of stairs, ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.