Housing Case Manager
Immediate Supervisor: Housing Program Manager
FLSA Classification: Full-time/Exempt
Overview:
House of Ruth is a 33-year-old nonprofit HIV/AIDS services organization with a mission of strengthening lives for those 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:
Assists individuals in gaining and maintaining permanent housing and providing ongoing clinical-focused case management supports needed to maintain a stable living environment. Uses the principles of Housing First, person-centered care, and strengths-based case management, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction.
Qualifications:
- Master’s in social work or related degree required.
- State certification required. At minimum, Certified Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist-Associate.
- Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation required.
- Microsoft Office proficiency required.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts individual assessments and develops service plans to overcome barriers to gaining and maintaining safe, stable housing.
- Conducts in-home visits and coordinates services to assist individuals in gaining and maintaining safe, stable housing.
- Assists individuals in locating safe, stable housing by conducting apartment searches and acting as liaison between landlords and individuals.
- Accompanies individuals and/or provides transportation to service providers if needed.
- Provides crisis intervention if needed.
- Documents all service activities.
- Acts as member of House of Ruth team and participates in daily functions and agency responsibilities.
- 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: $50,000 — $55,000 annually based on experience
Benefits include group health, life, and disability insurance, employer IRA plan, free parking, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional development and more. No on-call schedule.
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, Director of Housing, at ataylor@houseofruth.net. No phone calls please.