What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRH Case Manager position at ACTION-Housing, Inc.?
As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.
To further our mission we are looking for a RRH Case Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide case management duties including school, employment, referrals
- Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment
- Meet with clients in their units, in the office, and out in the community several times a month
- Developing and maintain positive relationship with clients
- Help to secure housing for program participants by visiting apartments throughout the Pittsburgh area and ensuring their cleanliness and safety
- Completion of the initial HMIS assessment on new clients within program time frames and update assessments as client's information changes
- Develop, monitor, and revise client goal plans
- Develop a discharge plan to include a two-month aftercare plan services for program graduates
- Maintain and update all clients' files per regulations under DHS regulations
- Document activities of casework and interaction with clients though written case notes
- Help in moving participants into their apartments and securing donations and purchasing items as needed to furnish units
- Teach and model independent living skills
- Creating an inspiring team environment through open communication
- Establish/maintain relationships with ILP agencies in Allegheny County
- Establish/maintain relationships with other service providers as needed to discharge job responsibilities
- Help prepare all reports as required by funding agencies
- Other duties as assigned
- Degree in social services
- Experience working with youth
- Standard office environment
- Local travel required
- Some evening and weekend hours
- Ability to relate to young people from diverse backgrounds
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to program goals
- Teamwork skills
- Perseverance
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Empathy and compassion
- Patience
ACTION-Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday