What are the responsibilities and job description for the DVSH - Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager (FT) position at Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager (FT) - Shelter House?
Title: Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager (FT)
Department: Domestic Violence Supportive Housing
Reports to: Senior Case Manager, DVSH
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $52,000 - $56,000 Per Year
About Us:
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 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence. In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 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.). In addition to our incredible mission and culture, we offer our employees a work-life balance, 401K (with employer matching), and core benefits (medical/dental/vision) for full-time employees with a generous employer contribution towards premiums.
About the Role:
The Case Manager is responsible for providing Rapid Re-Housing services to households meeting the Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) definition of literally homeless, including those fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence.
The Case Manager is to implement services with a trauma-informed, strengths-based and client-centered approach. The Case Manager will work closely with the Senior Case Manager of Rapid Re-Housing to accomplish program goals and priorities in accordance with agency philosophy and values and HUD grant requirements.
How you will contribute:
- Develop Housing First focused service plans, individualized to the client’s unique housing needs
- Perform assessment of client’s physical, mental health and social needs, life skills needs, employment history, educational needs, safety, strengths and other relevant areas to determine, in conjunction with the client, what supports are needed to develop and achieve housing goals
- Provide crisis intervention and develop individualized safety plans as needed; assist victims of domestic violence in filing for protective orders and completing affidavits; accompany clients to court proceedings and various appointments (i.e., attorney meetings, protective order hearings, custody hearings, and housing interviews)
- Coordinate services amongst mental health service workers, service providers, advocates, the legal system and other involved parties
- Provide housing search assistance to clients; support clients in developing and maintaining a budget
- Communicate and establish working relationships with landlords to negotiate lease terms and advocate on behalf of clients
- Disseminate information to related to tenant rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, communicating with landlords, basic unit maintenance, lease compliance, and housing search and location techniques
- Coordinate the provision of rental assistance, track all payments provided
- Maintain current knowledge of issues impacting homelessness and domestic violence.
- Work with the Senior Case Manager to ensure that services are implemented in accordance with agency philosophy, best practices, and all applicable federal, state and local regulations
- Work with the Senior Case Manager to ensure compliance with all HUD grant requirements, including the completion of environmental reviews, utilizing HUD funds for costs eligible under the Interim Rule, entering accurate client data into HMIS, VADATA etc.
- Document all contacts with clients in client file HMIS and VADATA as required; maintain complete client records in accordance with agency and best practice standards
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
- Proficiently utilize Microsoft products as a part of day-to-day work requirements.
- Exemplify the Shelter House core values of (iCARE); Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment
- Perform other duties deemed necessary to support the program and agency
Salary : $52,000 - $56,000