Case Manager - Stabilization Worker

Overview: Provides intervention and support services to maintain families in permanent housing for up to 24 months.

Responsibilities:

Using Motivational Interviewing and a trauma-informed approach to conduct an in-depth assessment to best determine immediate client needs including/ barriers, but not limited to: financial, legal, mental health, substance abuse, employment, health care, and housekeeping; Use the bridge to self-sufficiency tool to ensure upward economic mobility by setting and tracking goals. Ensure monthly communication with landlords to verify if clients are current on rent and offer mediation with landlords when necessary. Ensure monthly meetings with all participants in the Program. Attend and participate in Clinical and Case review meetings. Advocate for families in housing court and intervene when the tenancy is endangered. Helps family establish residential stability and connections to the neighborhood. Monitor school attendance/educational progress for each school-age child in the family Observes all program and agency rules and policies. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Family Services and the Program Manager

Job Requirements:

Associates Degree preferred; Combination of education & experience that equips the candidate to perform above mentioned tasks. Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness, mental health, housing barriers including legal, financial, psychological, and criminal; Knowledge and experience with service agencies and resources for homeless individuals and/or families; Must speak English and Haitian Creole Willingness to accompany clients as needed to appointments; Willingness to work as part of a team to promote the goals of the agency; Sensitive to the needs of the homeless, low-income, and diverse populations; Ability to work in a busy, diverse team setting; Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills;