Housing Case Manager (Entry Level)

We are seeking a Housing Case Manager/Social Worker who will be responsible for assisting clients in finding long-term stable housing. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining prospective housing options based on the client's preferences and budget, removing any barriers that limit housing choices, and connecting clients with funding sources such as charity grants or government programs. The Housing Case Manager/Social Worker will also advocate for the client with prospective landlords, assist clients in applying for housing, and provide support once housing has been found.

Responsibilities:

• Determine prospective housing options based on the client's preferences and budget.
• Connect clients with funding sources such as charity grants or government programs.
• Remove any barriers that limit housing choices, such as eviction expungement.
• Advocate for the client with prospective landlords or current landlords.
• Assist clients in applying for housing.
• Provide support once housing has been found to ensure the client has long-term stable housing.
• Provide rides to your client to potential housing options.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher.
• Able to pass a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study.
• Valid Driver's License with less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, including DUI.
• Must be comfortable having clients in your vehicle.
• Maintain a reliable vehicle.
• Maintain valid car insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be reliable, honest, hardworking, and organized.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to work with diverse groups.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of the local housing market.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Associates degree or higher Any Degree with relevant experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Sign-on bonus of $1000 paid over 6 months ($250 after 2 weeks, $250 after 3 months and $500 after 6 months).
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Bonuses.
• 3 weeks paid time off accrued + Holidays.
• Work from remotely.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Hybrid work after completing successfully completing onboarding. Staff will work up to 5 days a week at home except for meetings and training.
• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay.
• Signing bonus.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodbury, MN 55125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Education:

• Associates degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field. Any Degree with relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires meeting your clients within the Twin Cities Metro counties. Do you live within the twin cities areas? (Yes/No)
• This position requires you to occasionally provide rides to your clients. Are you comfortable doing that (Yes/No)?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55125: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55125