Position Title: Case Manager
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Classification: Salary (Exempt); Essential
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Hours: Flexible Schedule; Full-Time position
About Us:
Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization serving the Washington, DC region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs of individuals, families, youth/young adults, and Veterans experiencing homelessness.
Our Core Values:
- Excellence and Innovation
- Finding Ways to Say “Yes”
- Caring at the Core
- Agents of Change
- Support, Empowerment, and Development
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Collaboration
- Integrity and Accountability
Summary:
This position provides Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grant. The Case Manager will assist Veteran Families in quickly maintaining or obtaining permanent housing, with a goal of achieving housing stability within 90 days.
Responsibilities:
- Provide prevention and rapid re-housing services to at least 50 low-income Veteran Families annually
- Maintain services to a caseload of a minimum of 15 Veteran families at any time
- Develop, implement and revise 90-day housing stability plan with Veteran Families
- Deliver face-to-face contacts to participants, when safe and appropriate
- Engage participants and assess individual needs, preferences and strengths
- Assist participants in locating and maintaining permanent housing
- Make appropriate referrals to identified needed services
- Act as a liaison with landlords and other community stakeholders
- Collaborate with agencies providing services to participants
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision
- Maintain paper and electronic files
- Maintain participants’ electronic records in the Homeless Management Information System
- Attend professional trainings and conferences as required
- Minimum of 50% of time spent in the field
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Background & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- At least 1 year experience in case management or similar setting preferred
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicle
- Understanding and/or experience working with Veterans
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work as a team player
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
A minimum of 50% of time may be spent working in the field with participants, in the car, outdoors, or in shelters.
Background Checks: The selected candidate will be required to complete and pass background checks specific to contract requirements.
Specific Requirements: Must have own transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities.
Application Deadline: This job is open until filled.
Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $58,117.00 - $63,506.00 annually.
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid time off.
COVID-19: All Friendship Place employees must continue to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
Interview Process: Phone screening, panel style interview, final interview.
Website: www.friendshipplace.org
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement: Friendship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply via the organizational website.
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