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| Organization | The Haven |
| Type | Full Time |
| Application Deadline | November 11, 2022 |
| College Degree Required? | No |
| Salary Range | $45,000+ |
| sarah@thehaven.org | |
| Phone | (434) 973-1234 |
Description
Overview:
The Housing Stabilization Case Manager I supports newly-housed clients to gain stability through connections to community resources and mainstream benefits.
At The Haven, we believe in “Housing First,” an approach that prioritizes permanent housing (as opposed to temporary shelter) for people experiencing homelessness.
About The Haven:
The Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, supporting individuals and families as they pursue stability through connections to resources and creative housing interventions. Located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, trained staff and dedicated volunteers at The Haven practice radical hospitality, opening the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.
At The Haven, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skill sets that we collectively provide to our community, Clients, and colleagues. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions.
Benefits:
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Health insurance stipend
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Retirement plan contribution
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22 PTO days and 12 paid holidays per year
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Wellness stipend
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Professional development stipend
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Parental leave
Job Duties
Basic Responsibilities:
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Conduct program enrollment meetings, including Rapid Re-Housing
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Assist Client with initial move-in needs in coordination with other program coordinators
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Work with Clients to create housing stability plans, moving them towards self-sustainability
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Establish transparent, collaborative, and trusting relationships with Clients to promote and support housing stability
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Advocate on behalf of Clients for eligible services and housing opportunities, such as Permanent Supportive Housing
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Refer Client to other community resources when needed and follow up to ensure referrals were completed
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Attend assigned community-wide meetings to discuss and troubleshoot issues regarding housing stability
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Conduct ongoing outreach to establish a network of community resources and services
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Become SOAR-trained (after being hired)
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Complete quality assurance surveys with Clients during and after completion of the program
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Maintain digital files and notes in HMIS database
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Contribute to the development and refinement of housing program policies
Skills Required
Skills Required:
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Experience in housing program case management or direct care with vulnerable populations
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Experience working with populations challenged with homelessness
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Social justice-oriented, a team player, and committed to working alongside families as they transition out of homelessness
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Driver’s license and regular access to reliable transportation
Additional Info
Desired Skills:
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Familiarity with: Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Progressive Engagement, trauma-informed care, harm reduction
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Excellent oral/written communication skills in conjunction with computer/data entry skills for maintaining online database and other records
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Being a self-starter, capable of completing tasks within an assigned time frame
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Good interpersonal skills and good sense of humor; team player
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Ability to think outside the box and adapt to dynamic work settings
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Good personal/professional boundaries and self-care practices