Description

Case Manager

Washington DC • Veterans Services Division

Description

About Us: 

Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization, serving the Washington, DC region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs that have positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy. We have established a national presence and are known for sharing best practices in the field.

Our Core Values:

Friendship Place is a Person – First Organization that believes in promoting transparency, and ethical practices among our team and those we serve. All individuals in our organization are expected to carry out their job tasks in a manner that is consistent with our core values. This includes the following:

• Excellence and Innovation

• Finding Ways to Say “Yes” 

• Caring at the Core 

• Agents of Change 

• Support, Empowerment, and Development 

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Collaboration 

• Integrity and Accountability

 Summary:  

This position provides Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grant. Services are to be provided to low-income Veteran families that are at risk of becoming homeless or who currently are homeless. The Veterans First program follows a Housing First model and philosophy. The Case Manager will always utilize best practices and participant centeredness. The Case Manager will assist Veteran Families in quickly maintaining or obtaining permanent housing, with a goal of achieving housing stability within 90 days. The Case Manager will work to empower low-income Veteran Families in DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Montgomery, Frederick, and Prince George's counties to become stably housed.

Responsibilities: 

· Provide prevention and rapid re-housing services to at least 40 low-income Veteran Families annually.

· Maintain services to a case load of a minimum of 15 Veteran families at any time.

· Develop, implement and revise 90-day housing stability plan with Veteran Families.

· Case Management as it pertains to housing stability plan.

· Deliver face-to-face contacts to participants, when safe and appropriate.

· Foster wellness and independence.

· Engage participants and assess individual needs, preferences and strengths

· Assist participants in locating and maintaining permanent housing.

· Make appropriate referrals to identified needed services.

· Act as a liaison with landlords and other community stakeholders.

· Collaborate with agencies providing services to participants, including community, government, and VA.

· Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision.

· Maintain paper and electronic files.

· Maintain participants’ electronic records in the Homeless Management Information System.

· Demonstrate empathy and flexibility in responding to participants' needs and requests.

· Attend professional trainings and conferences as required.

· Minimum of 50% of time spent in the field.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Background & Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• At least 1 year experience in case management, customer service, community resources provider or similar setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicle
• Understanding and/or experience working with Veterans
• Experience with HMIS data entry preferred
• Experience providing services to families preferred
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

A minimum of 50% of time may be spent working in the field with participants, in the car, outdoors, or in shelters. Other time will be spent in the office completing administrative and paperwork and meeting with supervisor.

Background Checks: 

The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting including FBI, drug screening, and Metropolitan Police Clearance.

Direct Reports:

None

Indirect Reports:

None

Specific Requirements: 

Must have own transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities. The vehicle must meet legal requirements (insured, registered, etc.) and the employee must have a valid driver's license.

Other Details: 

• Application Deadline: This job is open until filled, or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications. 

· Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $51,636 - $54,781 annually. Depending on the position, the starting hourly pay rate or annual salary is based on a step system. A candidate’s starting pay determination is made based on meeting the basic position requirements, and current completed education, credentials and/or work experience. Please Note: The step system is set and not open to pay negotiation. Before moving forward in the selection process, interested applicants are encouraged to discuss starting pay eligibility with the Human Resources (Talent) Department.

· Benefits:  We offer an excellent benefits package including low-cost health insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, employer-paid dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 403B defined contribution plan matching, employee assistance programs, professional development, employee resource groups, 14 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave during 1st year of employment, and much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees).

· COVID-19: Effective September 19, 2021, the District of Columbia (DC) mandates COVID-19 vaccination for government employees, contractors, interns, and grantees. As a DC government contractor, we comply with this mandate by ensuring that all employees are in compliance with being vaccinated or have an approved exemption. If you would like to proceed with completing an employment application, it is with the understanding that Friendship Place complies with the DC COVID-19 vaccine mandate. We appreciate your interest in joining the Friendship Place team.

Location: Virginia Office - 1020 N Fairfax St, Ste. 300, Alexandria, VA 22314

• Interview Process: Phone screening, panel style interview, final interview.
• Website: www.friendshipplace.org 

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement:

Friendship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to involve all those who can contribute to our inclusive culture. We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, political affiliations, matriculation, credit, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants should apply via the organizational website unless otherwise directed. All of our current career openings can be found by visiting: https://friendshipplace.org/who-we-are/careers/