Job Description
Job Description
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Location
Somerville, MA
Hours:
- Monday- Friday; 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Position Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive applicant interview and assessment process
- Meet with individuals and families in their homes and in the community on a regular basis—multiple times a week
- Provide crisis intervention, informal counseling support and advocacy services to promote health and safety
- Provide close support around complex dual diagnosis related issues and behaviors
- Assist with budgeting and credit repair needs; benefit attainment; access to healthcare; addressing court related issues; and medication monitoring; parenting education; connections to education, employment, and volunteer opportunities; referrals to mainstream services; and activities related to family, social and community reintegration
- Schedule and accompany clients to meetings and service-related appointments
- Develop, monitor, and implement individual service plans (ISP)
- Ensure housing lease compliance and maintenance of health and safety standards
- Organize and maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork, including client files and program reports
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Minimum one year relevant experience with homeless, mental health, and substance abuse services and resources
- Proficient computer and technology skills including, Microsoft Word and Excel and other web-based applications
- Flexible, reliable, motivated and possess positive attitude
- Excellent time management skills and able to meet deadlines
- Organized, able to multi-task and follow-through with tasks to completion
- Work well independently and as part of a team environment
Pay Rate:
- $24 / Hour