Title:
Floating Case Manager/Housing Navigator
Status:
Part-time (20-24hr per week) within M-F 9am-5pm; non-exempt
Location:St. Paul, Maplewood, Ramsey County
Supervisor:
Program Director/Program Manager
Direct Reports:
None
Compensation:
$22-24/hr
Organization:
Emma Norton works with women, children, and families who are homeless and have the added challenges of mental illness, chemical dependency, or both. Safe, permanent housing combined with programs and support services provide an environment where victory over homelessness, mental illness, and chemical dependency becomes a possibility.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Emma Norton Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the intent and resolve of Emma Norton Services to comply with the requirement and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity and affirmative action. In the recruitment, selection, training, use, promotion, termination, or in any other personnel action, there will be no discrimination based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic documentation, membership or activity in a local commission, status regarding public assistance or any other characteristic protected by law.
Emma Norton Services fully complies with all government requirements for carrying out Equal Opportunity Policies related to the protected classes mentioned above.
Purpose:The Floating Case Manager/Housing Navigator provides flexible, trauma-informed, and client-centered case management and housing navigation services to individuals and families. This position supports a diverse range of clients, including single adults, youth, and families, across multiple program sites. The Floating Case Manager/Housing Navigator steps in to provide coverage, continuity of care, and addresses social service gaps during staff absences, transitions, or when additional support is needed.
Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive case management and housing navigation services across various departments.Tailors individual meetings and social service coordination to promote success and stability through assessing service needs, develops initial goal plans and coordinates services for residents within 90 days of participant entry, and in six months increments thereafter.Maintain a caseload that fluctuates depending on program needs; rotate between scattered-site units, supportive housing, and youth/family housing programs.Supports potential tenants as they navigate the housing process; including, but not limited to: housing searches, property owner advocacy, apartment showings, rental applications, credit-repair support, expungement processes, move-in, and facilitate tenancy sustaining interventions.Assists clients in accessing community resources, accompany clients to initial and/or significant appointments and meetings.Maintains up-to-date and organized client files through an electronic records system; including documentation of assessment of service needs, service plans and goals, and case notes documenting case management services.Collects and records all required statistical information, accurately reporting data in a timely manner.Participates in recovery and client-centered care, assists families and single adults in creating and following harm reduction plans, and resolves crises as appropriate.Fosters a positive, engaged participant community.Supports the resident community to increase community building skills and community membership skills.Assists participants and families as needed to identify and address community concerns and issues.Facilitate peer mediation as needed.Assists participants to identify opportunities for community integration and developing natural support networks.Function as a team member.Follows through with own job responsibilities and assignments.Engages in constructive problem solving and conflict resolution, assists other team members in doing the same.Provides information needed by other team members in a timely and effective manner.Offers assistance to team members as needed.Willing to give and receive feedback to and from team members.Takes direction from supervisor or manager, and accepts and implements team decisions as made.Other duties.Participates in staff and team meetings.Promotes community awareness of Emma Norton Services.Attends community meetings as relevant and necessary.Participates in agency efforts to promote a mutually respecting, multicultural environment and participates in training opportunities related to economic, racial and cultural diversity as requested.Complete and maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise in areas related to job duties including the completion of HIPAA and Vulnerable Adult training within the first 7 days of hire.Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.Requirements:
A relevant course of study in a social services field and a minimum of one year of related…
