Shelter House
KHFS - Case Manager
Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$52k-$56kDetected 86 days ago
HRCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Meet with assigned families regularly and provide appropriate services and referrals geared towards housing stability.
- Ensure that clients achieve the objectives of maintaining long-term housing, by complying with the terms of their lease agreement and have an Individualized Housing Sustainability Plan that helps them achieve their desired level of self-sufficiency.
- Mediate household, roommate, and/or landlord-tenant disputes that threaten housing stability.
Responsibilities
- The Case Manager will support the housing first model with a trauma-informed care approach that will maximize the likelihood of client success and long-term self-sufficiency.
- The Case Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all assigned client services and provide guidance and support to clients working toward self-sufficiency.
- Support clients in the creation and maintenance of financial budgets and support clients in implementing money management techniques.
- Participate in meetings with representatives from other agencies including Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations to deliver wrap-around services to clients.
- Serve as point-of-contact for landlords and maintain positive landlord relationship.
- Develop and maintain a Resource Directory that includes state and local service providers.
- Maintain thorough case documentation in HMIS and client files and comply with agency and standard best practices.
- Prepare monthly reports to Supportive Services Manage
- Team Building Events Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, or related degree or commensurate experience.
- Three years of experience in service delivery with low and moderate-income families.
- Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgment.
- Ability to advocate, assist in problem-solving, and achieve results for families Excellent time management and organizational skills Valid Driver's License Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, or related degree or commensurate experience.
Skills
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong public speaking and communication skills.
Compensation
- $52k-$56k
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401K contributions with a 4% employer match 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off Two Semi-Annual
Company info
- Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.
- Since the organization's inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members.
- Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 200 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.
- In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 4,000 individuals, half of which were children.
- Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)
Equal opportunity
- Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
- All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status.
- Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job, and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
- Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, vet
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