Lead Housing Case Manager - IDD

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join Our Team!

Aspire Community Services (ACS) is seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Housing Case Manager to support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in obtaining and maintaining safe, stable housing. Through our Whole Person-Centered Care approach, you'll help individuals achieve greater independence, community inclusion, and an improved quality of life.

IMPORTANT: This is a primarily virtual position with required in-person travel. Applicants MUST live in Pennsylvania and have reliable transportation to travel to participant homes and other assigned locations throughout Pennsylvania. This is not a 100% remote, work-from-anywhere position.

What You'll Do

• Conduct assessments to identify housing needs, strengths, barriers, and goals.

• Develop individualized housing service plans using a Whole Person-Centered Care approach.

• Assist individuals with IDD in locating and maintaining safe, affordable, and accessible housing.

• Coordinate housing applications, rental assistance, public benefits, and community resources.

• Collaborate with Supports Coordinators, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and community agencies.

• Advocate with landlords, housing authorities, and service providers.

• Educate participants on budgeting, tenant rights, independent living, and community integration.

• Conduct in-person home visits to monitor housing stability, participant well-being, and progress.

• Complete quarterly home safety reviews and fire drills as required.

• Travel to participant homes, community locations, meetings, and other assigned locations throughout Pennsylvania.

• Respond appropriately to housing crises and emergency situations.

• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, assessments, case notes, referrals, and progress reports.

• Follow agency policies, HIPAA regulations, ODP requirements, and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must reside in Pennsylvania.
  
  
• Must be willing and able to complete required in-person travel within Pennsylvania.
  
  
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

• Ability to work independently in a primarily virtual environment while completing required in-person responsibilities.

• Strong communication, organization, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation.

• Ability to pass all required background clearances.

• Commitment to supporting individuals with IDD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with IDD.

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania ODP services, waiver programs, housing resources, and community supports.

• Experience in case management, housing, behavioral health, or human services.

Education & Experience

One of the following is preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Associate's Degree or 60 college credits in a related field with 2+ years of experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.

• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.

Physical & Travel Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Regular in-person travel within Pennsylvania is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain reliable transportation.

Apply Today!

Join Aspire Community Services and help individuals with IDD achieve housing stability, independence, and meaningful community living through Whole Person-Centered Care .

Aspire Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.