Homeless Prevention Program Case Manager

Overview

The Homeless Prevention Case Manager will provide support services to participants of MBI’s Homelessness Prevention Services Program. (S)
He will offer assistance to at-risk families to lead healthy lives through services that include: case management, community referral linkages, rental/utility assistance, substance abuse referrals, mental health service referrals, short term life skills building, and housing needs while reporting to the Prevention Program Manager. Applicants must be comfortable operating as a team member. This position must be staffed with a dedicated and service-oriented individual, who is committed to working in a professional environment with at-risk communities.

• Provide administrative and program support in the following areas: intake, client wellness, community building, documentation and special projects.

• Work with individuals to set client goals and implement strategies to meet goals. Track and report on progress of goals regularly.

• Develop comprehensive case management plans for participating families.

• Assist in processing lease agreements with landlords, families and contractors when needed.

• Actively network with the community service providers and other partner agencies to locate programs and resources to assist families.

• Conduct home visits with families, assess client needs, and make referrals as appropriate.

• Input client data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Produce client reports and generate checks to clients for financial assistance.

• Establish and maintain weekly meetings, based on client assessments.

• Attends all company-required trainings

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in social work and or 3-5yrs experience working within the homeless continuum.

• Crisis management experience a plus.

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills

• Exceptional ability to multi-task and excellent organizational skills

• Excellent case management skills with proven track record of success.

• Prior experience and understanding of causes of homelessness;

• Experience working with landlords, local rental markets and/or housing sales.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with as well as serve a diverse population. Demonstrated respect and appreciation for diversity based on race, class, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender presentation, and ability to work with a highly diverse group of clients, co-workers, and colleagues.

MBI 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.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO, employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more.

It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowser's order issued on August 10, 2021, that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated.

MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance.

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