Housing Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Housing Case Manager position is characterized by advocacy, empowerment and mediation. Housing Case Managers assist project-based and scattered-site tenant-clients by providing services and referrals for a variety of needs including general assistance, substance abuse counseling/programs, mental health, medical care, employment services, etc.

Job Responsibilities:
• Make referrals for general assistance, benefits, medical care, mental health, community agencies/eligible services, substance abuse counseling/programs, employment services, etc.
• Educate and assist clients in daily living skills
• Assist clients with supportive services and/or other types of assistance as needed
• Maintain a visible presence and contact with clients
• Make clients aware of ImmaCare services
• Successfully engage clients in various areas, including with in-house and external group work to enhance recovery, mental and physical wellness, etc.
• Improve client access to services
• Inform clients of upcoming events
• Maintain up to date client files
• Meet all quality standards set internally and by funders and other partners
• Ensure complete data is entered and accurate in HMIS database
• Produce reports as needed in HMIS for housing utilization, etc.
• Communicate important daily events and other information
• Maintain daily statistics
• Complete progress notes for all client contacts
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Be knowledgeable regarding resources and issues affecting our target population
• Return all phone calls, emails etc. within 24 business hours
• Other duties as needed/assigned