What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Housing Specialist position at Lafayette Transitional Housing Center (d/b/a) LTHC Homeless Services?
Are you ready to make an impact? Join a dedicated team that's changing lives, strengthening our community, and proving that compassion makes a difference. LTHC Homeless Services works with individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness.
Job Description
The Families Housing Retention Coordinator assists families experiencing homelessness to find appropriate permanent housing solutions. They will work with each family to address issues that may hinder housing stability (examples: income, evictions and arrears). Offers supports to families to allow them to sustain permanent housing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Meet with each family to create a Housing Stability Plan. These meetings will include, but not limited to:
Goal setting for housing, income and healthcare connections
Create housing barrier assessment and work with each family to overcome those barriers
Income supports, including employment resources or benefit enrollment
Securing needed documents for housing solution
Referrals to other community partners for supportive services
Other activities pertinent to the attainment of self-sufficiency
- Ensure that services provided are guest-directed, respectful of individuals' right to self-determination
- Monitor participants' housing stability and be available to resolve crises, at a minimum during the time rapid re-housing assistance is provided
- Maintain follow-up contact with on-going guests until resolution
- Maintain HMIS data entries in a timely manner
- Evaluate effectiveness and assist in formulation strategies that will enhance programming
- Advocate on behalf of guests' best interest, as needed
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain confidentiality of all guests enrolled in LTHC services
- Make off site visits, as needed
- Assist with supportive services - food pantry, clothing, meals
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Attend monthly staff meetings (additional meetings as needed)
- All other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Social Work or related field; or two years of experience in directly related field
- Ability to develop and maintain appropriate behavior/boundaries with guests
- Valid driver's license and dependable access to transportation. Must maintain vehicle liability insurance and able to provide a copy for personnel file
- Knowledge of homeless services programming and federal grant requirements preferred
- Mental Health First Aid, Peer Recovery, harm reduction or any similar training for substance use disorder or mental health is strongly preferred
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization and time management skills
- Serve as a passionate and informed advocate for ending homelessness
Must maintain philosophy of the TEAM approach (Together Everyone Accomplishes the Mission)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18