Housing Counseling Services, Inc. seeks Housing Case Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Education: 4-Year Degree Required
Experience Level: Mid-level
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 /year
Housing Counseling Services (HCS), a non-profit organization serving the DC metropolitan area since 1972, is seeking a SSVF Housing Case Manager to deliver intensive and comprehensive housing services to unhoused and at-risk Veteran households in the DC Metropolitan area. HCS is seeking employees who are energetic, quick learners, committed to helping Veteran families, and able to work on a dynamic team to support Veterans needs in achieving and maintaining stable, permanent housing.
The SSVF Housing Case Manager will help Veterans identify and implement strategies that support long-term housing stability by assisting them to develop and implement a plan to respond to presenting housing barriers. As appropriate, the SSVF Housing Case Manager will support Veterans in accessing available community resources and use a collaborative approach to service delivery. The goal of this program is to use a person-centered approach in working with Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in securing long-term housing stability.
HCS is a direct service agency and requires all EMPLOYEES to be available for in-person office work 5 (five) days a week.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide case management services to veteran families on all housing and social service issues to resolve their housing emergency and improve their housing/financial situation;
Complete appropriate comprehensive housing assessments for Veterans enrolled in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program services;
Develop housing plans in collaboration with the veteran, identifying specific housing related tasks to be accomplished that support short, and long- term housing stability;
Access appropriate support services and programs (including SSVF and non-SSVF financial assistance programs) that will assist the veteran stabilize their housing situation;
Assist veterans apply for appropriate Veteran Administration (VA) and public benefit programs;
Connect veterans with on-going VA and/or community based case management services to support long term self sufficiency;
Advocate on the behalf of veterans with landlords, social service agencies, etc.;
Assist homeless veterans secure appropriate temporary and/or permanent housing;
Conduct follow-up with veterans to ensure their housing situation remains stable and to assess foradditional service needs;
Maintain accurate written and computer based files;
Provide accurate and complete monthly reports detailing service activities and outcomes.