Housing Stability Case Manager Temporary

Full-time

Description

Housing Stability Case Manager - Temporary

Washington DC Hybrid $25.96 - $26.92 Washington Post Top Workplace

Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare housing and community support services Community of Hope is seeking a temporary full-time Housing Stability Case Managers for in our Short Term Family Housing this role youll help families secure and maintain stable housing increase their self-sufficiency through income benefits and education and strengthen overall family stability. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to ending homelessness and making a difference every day! This position is temporary with an anticipated end date of April 30th 2027. This position is located at Hope Apartments in Southeast DC.

Our Approach and Values:

• We celebrate peoples strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on peoples lives.
• We embrace diversity welcome all voices and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
• We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
• We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do

What Youll Do

• Works with families using a two-generation (whole family) approach to develop individual goal plans that are measurable and detailed with action steps that will help each family achieve their goals. Updates goal plans according to program contract guidelines and as needed signed by client and case manager.
• Meets with families on caseload to support implementation of their goal plans and follow-up in accordance with program contract guidelines and family needs.
• Networks and coordinates with community resources makes referrals as appropriate and follows up to confirm and track families participation in housing employment medical care substance abuse treatment mental health treatment training etc.
• Assists families with housing search process in collaboration with Housing Specialist. As needed accompanies families to view units advocates for families with landlords and assists families with applications and other paperwork. If COH is providing financial assistance for application fees accompanies families to render payment.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled home visits and provides tenant education in accordance with program contract guidelines and as needed.
• Maintains regular communication in accordance with program contract guidelines with all families on caseload and documents progressive engagement efforts with difficult to engage families.
• Works consistently within a housing-first framework (i.e. providing clients with immediate access to available independent permanent housing and supportive services without prerequisites for sobriety or participation in psychiatric treatment) ensuring that services offered are strengths-based and client-centered.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Associates degree or two years of college.
• In lieu of the education requirement a minimum two years of experience with homeless services programs or provision of social services.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in housing/homelessness or social services field;
• Strong knowledge of community resources or ability to become knowledgeable required;
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Strong communication skills including verbal and writing;
• Proven ability to submit timely detailed and accurate case notes.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelors degree.

Why Youll Love Working Here!

At COH we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: (Full-Time)

• 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner
• 8-hour workdays with paid lunch
• 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years) 2 weeks sick leave 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis.
• Annual performance-based raises up to 5% of your annual pay
• Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP) Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding
• Medical dental vision life & disability insurance 403(b) retirement
• Leadership development internal promotions and career growth opportunities
• A culture grounded in equity compassion and well-being

About Us:

Community of Hope is a mission-driven innovative rapidly growing nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years we have provided health and housing services perinatal care coordination and community support services to make Washington DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DCs largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center our WIC nutrition centers and our various partnerships we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy housed and hopeful.

With the help of our amazing staff we have successfully provided:

• 50000 medical visits
• 6300 dental visits
• 17000 emotional wellness visits
• 1384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services

Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community Apply today!

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: Phone: . Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Description

$25.96 - $26.92 per hour

Required Experience:

Manager