Housing Case Manager A

Job Title : Housing Case Manager A FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Client Services Program Reports to: Housing Manager

Effective Date: 3/30/2020 Pay Rate: $21.63 hour / $45,000 year


Position Overview
HOURS: 40 Weekly minimum,  or as necessary to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities, responsibilities, and to effectively document outcome measures and variances .
Work Schedule to Include: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8am-5:30pm Friday- 
8 am-3pm; and Wednesday; 12–8:30 pm

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 
Provide housing case management assistance to non-residential program participants who have fled a domestic violence or sexual assault living environment. Provide casework both in the office and in the participant’s home, once the family exits emergency shelter and is in their own home. Encourage participation in BATP facilitated after-care support group to curtail the participant’s return to crisis and homelessness. Provide assistance with transportation to continued services and programs. Evaluate needs of the family and connect them to resources to meet those needs, (i.e., clothing, furniture, food, etc.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Conduct casework with housing participants to include goal setting, education, personal financial planning, referral to BATP’s victim advocacy program, and other services as necessary.
• Assist parent/child with healthy development.
• Inquire and report all allegations of child or elder abuse to CPS or APS.
• Oversee program participant transportation needs, including reimbursement process for travel to services.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources.
• Provide structured activities for children, while mothers attend non-residential follow-up services.
• Complete HUD regulated inspections as needed.
• Prepare and submit monthly purchase request for rental and/or utility assistance for program participants.
• Work in partnership with Apartment Managers and Landlords to provide safe, sanitary, and secure living arrangements.
• Complete monthly Landlord/Leasing Office calls to ensure continued occupancy while proactively addressing any tenant concerns.
• Maintain program participant records.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when completing file maintenance and working with collaborative partners.
• Complete on-site emergency victim accompaniments from hospitals and police stations including assessments and intake paperwork.
• Review, prepare, and organize participant’s files and database for internal and external monitoring.
• Resolve participant complaints by adhering to the grievance process.
• Serve as the backup to the Housing Specialist.
• Be knowledgeable of program guidelines and be willing to enforce program guidelines when not being followed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Have knowledge of grant objectives and goals.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Continually oversee program needs and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Participate in Agency fund-raisers, community awareness, and speaking activities.
• Provide victim information to former shelter residents, including referrals to the victim assistance/advocacy staff as appropriate.
• Work weekends and evenings as required or as requested.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist with answering the Agency hotline.
• Assist with providing assessment services to victims.
• Rotate as the on-call emergency accompaniment staff and be able to respond within 45 minutes.
• Represent the Agency in public presentations and professional training.
• Develop and procure program/service awareness activities, literature and program supplies, maintain playroom, information distribution areas, and supplies for school and group activities.
• Facilitate the Job Readiness Classes at shelter.
• Complete assigned chores on a quarterly rotation schedule.
• Complete bi-weekly timesheet and monthly mileage tracking sheet.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION: 

• Oversee volunteers assigned to work with follow-up services.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a manner which encourages and empowers residents to seek remedies for positive change.
• Make independent decisions to benefit program participants, and the Agency as a whole.
• Communicate program and participant service needs to the supervisor.
• Assist in problem solving.
• Provide the supervisor with weekly notes that reflect progress, problems, and activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS: 
· Some college courses with related experience; 2-year degree in a related field and 4 years’ experience;

• 4-year degree in a related field with 2 years of experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and 1 year of experience.
• Exhibit a “teamwork” approach.
• Sensitivity and knowledge regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and, the impact of these crimes on women and children.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Understand residential programs and dynamics of communal living.
• Must be willing to work
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40lbs. for an extended distance.
• Must have own transportation.
• Must have a clean driving record and be insurable.
• Must provide proof of and maintain valid personal automobile insurance.
• No drivers under the age of 21
• No DUI, reckless driving, suspended license violation
• No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25
• No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

I have read and understand the essential job functions that have been outlined in the above job description for Bay Area Turning Point.

 

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.