What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Stability Case Manager position at Stewpot Community Services?
The Housing Stability Case Manager for Stewpot’s Housing Assistance Program works closely with households as they build stability after experiencing homelessness. The Housing Case Manager reports to the Director of Housing Assistance and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week fulfilling the responsibilities outlined below.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide professional-level service coordination and case management for households who have experienced homelessness and are transitioning to permanent housing, supporting them in adjusting to housing and building long-term connections to community services.
2. Develop and monitor support plans to address problems/concerns and build on family strengths.
3. Link participants with services for mental/physical health, substance recovery, job training, education, and other vital services based on initial intake and ongoing assessments.
4. Perform weekly or bi-weekly home visits, based on need, to ensure households are reaching their desired goals.
5. Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to strengthen motivation for and movement toward client-specified goals.
6. Ensure that clients’ needs are responded to in a timely manner
7. Develop and maintain an understanding of Fair Housing Standards
8. With the Housing Navigator, coordinate education for clients in the areas of tenant rights and responsibilities and coach clients on dealing with landlords.
9. Coordinate, prepare, and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner
10. Adhere to client confidentiality requirements and standards
11. Attend applicable trainings
12. Report regularly to the Director of Housing Assistance
Qualifications and Key Competencies:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (or a related field) from an accredited school and some experience in case management or similar work, OR a minimum of six years’ experience in case management or similar work.
2. Knowledge of Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing is a plus.
3. Commitment to and ability to use holistic, client-centered approach.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.
5. Strong computer skills and some ease in learning new computer programs
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills
7. Strong and timely documentation and assessment skills.
8. Core competency in math and calculating rent/deposit share
9. Licensed and insured driver without history of moving violations.
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Pay range is $39,000 to $48,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Due to the nature of the work, some nighttime or weekend work may be required. Job candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes to info@stewpot.org with the subject line “Housing Stability Case Manager.”
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $39,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social Work-Type: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, MS 39203 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000 - $48,000