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Case Manager - 2
Houston, TX 77006 US
2023-02-06
2023-04-26
Employment Type:
Contract
Category: Other Area(s)
Job Number: 17879
Work Model: Onsite
Internal Reference: #LI-MG1
Job Description
Our DT client company is seeking 2 Case Managers for a project that needs immediate attention. The position is responsible for working with clients participating in Permanent Supportive Housing Program, coordinating/updating referral services, and providing input regarding assigned cases. Also responsible for maintaining client files in accordance with agency policies, inputting client information in a designated database and gathering and reporting program metrics. The successful candidate will perform these duties in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with the client's policies, procedures and core values.
Principle Duties:
Principle Duties:
- Assesses families and individuals for strengths and barriers, including employment, behavioral health, criminal history and substance use and refer household to appropriate levels of housing and rental assistance.
- Assists families and individuals with establishing and meeting housing and related goals, and identifying appropriate steps towards achieving goals, including modifying goals as needed, and evaluation of progress.
- Carries a caseload of families & individuals, which may include home-based case management.
- Maintains precise and accurate documentation of case management services, including client files and entries into the program databases.
- Coordinates with a variety of outside providers, as necessary, to meet client’s needs and avoid duplications of services.
- Provides community resource referrals for clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate Degree; or two (2) years of experience in lieu of education
- One (1) year of experience in case management
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Experience conducting outreach and presentations.
- Flexible and effective team player, able to adapt to changes and a busy workplace environment.
- Knowledge and experience with housing issues and available resources.
- Experience and knowledge with the challenges of and resources for those at-risk of homelessness.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related issues (HOPWA only), and poverty-related issues.
- Ability to work with diverse communities.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and people skills.
- Intermediate MS Office skills: including Word, Outlook, and using internet.
- Ability to work under pressure, address multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to identify key issues in problem solving and implement effective and creative solutions.