Case Manager

We are a local non-profit addressing the community’s challenge through direct services that uplift people, as well as engaging in advocacy to create real systems change. Over the course of our long history, we have built strong partnerships with local and federal government agencies, other nonprofit organizations, and a wide range of community groups to provide the best support and services for our clients.

 

Works with formerly homeless, disabled single individuals in shared houses using a housing first, trauma informed model of service delivery. Provides an overall support system for the clients and refers them to local agencies in the county for vocational, educational, and health and human services.
                                                                                                                             

As an onsite case manager in a permanent supportive housing program, you are responsible for assisting and supporting tenants in maintaining stable housing. This entails a variety of duties, including:

 

• Meeting all residents on assigned case load to ensure monthly goal plans and related documents are completed as prescribed.

• Providing referrals and/or support in maintaining connection to community health services, mental health services, vocational programs, chemical dependence treatment, etc.

• Working with the residents and property management to ensure that the resident fulfills obligations as a tenant.

• Through the combined use of personal vehicles, public transportation and agency vehicles, case managers will actively assist clients with conducting activities in the community.

• Crisis intervention and support.

• Supporting families to ensure their children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs are met and facilitating the children’s participation in developmentally appropriate activities both at Seneca Heights and in the community

• Leading groups as assigned.

• Participating in social activities including celebrations and other on-site events.

• Working collaboratively as a team member to utilize donations, outside resources, and on-site services to meet residential needs.

• Thorough record-keeping, gathering of information for required reports, and updating of HMIS database as well as other administrative duties as requested.

• Other duties, as necessary.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service or a related field is required

• Experience working with vulnerable, at-risk families and mentally ill adults

• Knowledge and commitment to a Trauma-Informed approach

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Montgomery County resources preferred

• This position requires a minimum of one evening per week

Rockville, MD

$40-50K + Benefits