Compass Housing Alliance
Housing Case Manager I at Cascade Women's Program
Compass Housing Alliance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Housing Case Manager I at Cascade Women's Program
The Housing Case Manager provides trauma-informed services to individual program participants, many of whom have multiple barriers (i.e., mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, frequent contact with law enforcement, etc.), so that secure, stable, and permanent housing may be achieved and/or maintained. This service includes assessment, documentation, information and referral, goal setting, direct advocacy, cooperative case planning, and coordination of services. ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Cascade Women’s Program has provided a safe place to live and access to vital resources for female-identifying individuals experiencing homelessness in Seattle since 1999. The program provides 32 units of permanent supportive housing, along with case management and support from a skilled, compassionate staff. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve. LOCATION: South Lake Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) REPORTS TO: Program Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6pm STAFF MEETINGS: Weekly on Thursdays at 9:30am and Monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 9am MEAL PERIOD: Unpaid (30-minutes) SALARY: $29.00 per hour (Level 1) Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide trauma-informed case management utilizing motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques to assigned participants. Write clear, objective, and accurate case notes of significant interactions in client files. Identify barriers and steps necessary to overcome obstacles to successful program participation. Assess participant histories and resource/support needs (e.g., food, health, transportation, etc.) and opportunities (e.g., family, friends). Develop a plan with the Program Manager to utilize program-based flexible client relocation and assistance funds. Link participants with services intended to address significant barriers to housing stability, such as mental health services, chemical dependency services, primary health services, legal services, employment and/or educational supports. Housing Search & Placement Develop relationships with landlords and property managers, to assist in breaking down barriers to create pathways to housing. Utilize available landlord information and referral resources to identify and access private market housing that will accept housing subsidies or that provide below-market rents. Help participants to tour neighborhoods and properties. Assist participants with obtaining the resources necessary to apply for and move into housing. Leadership Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other agency employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate. Project a favorable image of the organization to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor. Requirements A minimum of 2-years’ experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required. Experience and education that demonstrates competency in and awareness of equity, intersectionality and belonging is essential. Strong problem solving, time and project management skills are required to be successful in this role. Aptitude for learning new technology skills with Microsoft products and other internet-based software. Compass Housing Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The Housing Case Manager provides trauma-informed services to individual program participants, many of whom have multiple barriers (i.e., mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, frequent contact with law enforcement, etc.), so that secure, stable, and permanent housing may be achieved and/or maintained. This service includes assessment, documentation, information and referral, goal setting, direct advocacy, cooperative case planning, and coordination of services. ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Cascade Women’s Program has provided a safe place to live and access to vital resources for female-identifying individuals experiencing homelessness in Seattle since 1999. The program provides 32 units of permanent supportive housing, along with case management and support from a skilled, compassionate staff. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve. LOCATION: South Lake Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) REPORTS TO: Program Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6pm STAFF MEETINGS: Weekly on Thursdays at 9:30am and Monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 9am MEAL PERIOD: Unpaid (30-minutes) SALARY: $29.00 per hour (Level 1) Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide trauma-informed case management utilizing motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques to assigned participants. Write clear, objective, and accurate case notes of significant interactions in client files. Identify barriers and steps necessary to overcome obstacles to successful program participation. Assess participant histories and resource/support needs (e.g., food, health, transportation, etc.) and opportunities (e.g., family, friends). Develop a plan with the Program Manager to utilize program-based flexible client relocation and assistance funds. Link participants with services intended to address significant barriers to housing stability, such as mental health services, chemical dependency services, primary health services, legal services, employment and/or educational supports. Housing Search & Placement Develop relationships with landlords and property managers, to assist in breaking down barriers to create pathways to housing. Utilize available landlord information and referral resources to identify and access private market housing that will accept housing subsidies or that provide below-market rents. Help participants to tour neighborhoods and properties. Assist participants with obtaining the resources necessary to apply for and move into housing. Leadership Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other agency employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate. Project a favorable image of the organization to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor. Requirements A minimum of 2-years’ experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required. Experience and education that demonstrates competency in and awareness of equity, intersectionality and belonging is essential. Strong problem solving, time and project management skills are required to be successful in this role. Aptitude for learning new technology skills with Microsoft products and other internet-based software. Compass Housing Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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