Case Manager

Responsible for: Ensuring that all program participants are provided with the services necessary to promote personal and economic independence, to have skills required to obtain, maintain, and retain permanent housing, and are living in well-maintained units.These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensure that all clients are receiving quality services that are following the program requirements.Assist clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals. Evaluate client progress on short- and long-term goals.Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients.Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborate with DSS and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements.Assist clients with direct services such as current and projected client budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.Responsible for face-to-face meetings with clients.Inspect living space regularly as required by the program to assess clients ADL needs and program compliance to assist clients with maintaining housing.Limit and document improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.Evaluate, document, and inform the direct supervisor of physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas.Complete discharge plans with clients.Submit all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (housing logs, unit inspection sheets, progress notes, ILPs, authorization forms required by DSS, special projects, etc.). Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education: Bachelors degree in human services or related field, Masters degree in Social Work preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.Experience: Two years experience working in a related field such as homelessness or housing preferred.Salary: $21.64 per hour ($50,000 annually)