Housing Case Manager

HOUSING CASE MANAGER

SALARY RANGE:

$35,000 – $39,554

Salary Dependent on Experience and Expertise

POSITION STATUS

Exempt and Full Time

DIRECT REPORT

Director of Resource Center Services

VMC CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS AND UNIVERSAL STANDARDS

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all staff members are expected to conform to the following:

• Abide by the VMC values (see attached).
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with neighbors, staff, volunteers, and other agencies/organizations.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and agencies/organizations.

POSITION PURPOSE

Facilitate homeless clients’ participation in housing procurement program (pre-housing), define and monitor case plan for individuals who have secured housing (post-housing), and fulfill requirements as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS

• Recruit (outreach), interview, assess, and assist individuals/families experiencing homelessness towards housing procurement (pre-housing).
• Define and design case plan for housing procurement. 
• Assist and monitor maturation of case plan. 
• Assist client with moving into housing, including the ability to drive a small box truck.
• Provide coordinated and supportive case management services once client has achieved housing (post-housing).
• Maintain working relationship with existing agencies whose mission is serving and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Serve as community resource relative to housing for other agencies within the Knoxville/Knox County metro area.
• Utilize the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) for recording all information relative to assigned cases.
• Complete and maintain all records as necessary.
• Complete all other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College education and/or five years of experience working with homeless population.
• Willingness and ability to work within a clinical model and a social work environment.
• Ability to network with other agencies/organization.
• Abiding interest in working in an environment of compassion and accountability with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $395,540.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees, visitors, volunteers and neighbors are required to wear a mask inside the building when in the room with others.

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location