Housing Case Manager

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀  

Join us in our mission as a 1115 Waiver Housing Advocate at Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties.  

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.  

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the 1115 Waiver Housing Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:  

•  Provide comprehensive housing support to eligible households under the 1115 Waiver, ensuring that all services are documented accurately in the Unite Us platform.


• Engage in the Continuum of Care for Housing, collaborating with service providers to improve housing stability for clients.



• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Department of Social Services (DSS), community-based organizations, and civic groups to facilitate appropriate referrals.



• Stay informed on policies, eligibility requirements, and necessary documentation for programs such as Temporary Assistance, Public Assistance, Section 8 Housing, Rental Assistance, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, HEAP, and other relevant resources.


• Support financial literacy and budget planning by:


• Helping clients determine affordable housing options.


• Identifying cost-saving strategies and available financial assistance programs.


• Setting goals for increasing or maintaining income.


• Provide tenant advocacy services, including negotiating repayment plans with landlords, educating clients on their rights, and empowering them to address housing issues.


• Connect clients to essential resources for housing-related assistance (e.g., furniture procurement, utility assistance, etc.).

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Minimum Salary: $ 22.00

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Maximum Salary: $ 22.00

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 - 4:30


• Thursday 11 - 7
   

Qualifications:  

• Associate's Degree in Human Services or a related field


• 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population


• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:  

• For benefit-eligible positions:  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance  

  
  

  • Retirement planning options  

  
  

  • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)  

  
  

  • Click here to view our benefit brochure! 

  
  
  
  



• A collaborative work environment  




• Employee Assistance Program  




• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)  




• Exciting referral bonuses  




• Ongoing training and development  




• Recognition and Awards  




• Career Growth  




• A collaborative team culture  

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.  

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:  

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights  

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)