Overview:
House of Ruth is a 32-year-old nonprofit HIV/AIDS services organization with a mission of strengthening lives for those with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We do this by offering housing and support services with a holistic focus on low-income individuals who are HIV-positive, as well as their family members who count on them for financial and emotional support.
Ours is a culture that values professionalism and integrity, along with an unwavering commitment to House of Ruth’s mission. The successful candidate is a hands-on problem solver who takes the job duties very seriously but is able to find humor in the day-to-day, sometimes unpredictable occurrences of a nonprofit that provides direct services to an underserved client population.
Job Summary:
The Housing Case Manager will conduct assessments, develop individualized case plans, link families with community resources, conduct home visits, and provide case management services for clients in permanent housing. Will collaborate with other staff members to help clients achieve economic and social/emotional self-sufficiency and maintain permanent housing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a social services or related field preferred and will consider applicants who will complete bachelor’s degree by December 2025.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- One year experience working with individuals who are unhoused, HIV-positive, or coping with addiction, mental illness, or chronic illness preferred.
- Microsoft Office proficiency required.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts in-home visits and provides case management and service coordination designed to assist clients in maintaining stable housing
- Develops individualized case plan in collaboration with client in the areas of, but not limited to, daily living skills, money management, employment linkage, benefits establishment, linkage to substance use and mental health care, and all other services need to assist clients in reaching treatment goals
- Assists clients in locating safe, affordable housing
- Provides crisis intervention as needed
- Serves as a client advocate with third parties as needed
- Maintains required client documentation and progress notes
- Additional, selected responsibilities or tasks to be performed from time to time may be required, as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
Physical exertion requirements other than routine, e.g., off- and on-loading, carrying, lifting, or other movements related to the work of the position, will be undertaken with the advice of the supervisor.
Compensation and Benefits: $43,000 — $48,000 annually based on education and experience
Number of openings to be filled: Two
Benefits include group health and life insurance, employer IRA plan, free parking, PTO plan, professional development opportunities and more.
House of Ruth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Furthermore, the employees of House of Ruth do not engage in physically strenuous or physically demanding activities, which would preclude the hiring (or consideration of hiring) of individuals with physical disabilities.
TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter to Alisa Taylor, Housing Program Manager, at ataylor@houseofruth.net. No phone calls please.