WOMENS CENTER, THE
Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager LTE
WOMENS CENTER, THE, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188
Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager LTE
Job Title: Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager LTE Location: 505 N. East Avenue, Waukesha Classification: Full-time, M-F, some evenings and weekends required Reports to: Director of Shelter and Transitional Living
Mission We provide safety, shelter, and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking.
Summary/Objective The Rapid Re-Housing Project Manager is a direct service position and is responsible for coordinating housing and supportive services for survivors and their children who are experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
Responsibilities
Proactively seek out new housing opportunities and resources to assist families with housing.
Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with landlords and other housing providers, including acting as a liaison between landlord and client as needed.
Assist in developing and encouraging adherence to a personal budget through proactive housing and budget educational sessions to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining their housing.
Assist participants in the development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Develop and maintain an effective and timely referral network to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.
Provide proactive home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency. This includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem-solving, and identification of resources.
Perform housing unit inspections to comply with federal housing quality standards.
Coordinate and conduct program intake in alignment with HUD guidelines, including assessment of safety and housing needs.
Provide ongoing support and follow-up that supports survivors in developing individualized plans that promote empowerment, enhance safety, and identify/reduce barriers for clients and their families.
Attend Housing Action Coalition meetings and participate in appropriate committees/groups.
Attend Wisconsin Balance of State meetings and participate in appropriate committees/groups.
Participate in Waukesha County Point in Time events.
Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client's behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
Create and maintain consistent verbal and written communication channels between several parties (i.e., tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors, and creditors).
Provide information and referral assistance to appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.
Maintain accurate and complete records and statistics, e.g., complete daily case notes, observations, client interactions, and communications while maintaining the confidentiality of clients in accordance with Agency and HUD requirements.
Assess clients for risk of suicide attempts.
Conduct presentations and assist in training sexual assault and/or domestic violence advocates.
Answer Hotline as directed.
Attend regular team meetings, monthly staff meetings, and other meetings as requested.
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and provide community referrals for clients.
Adhere to organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Ensure the completion of client-related paperwork, case notes, and statistics in accordance with agency procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
Use a computer to create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Completes other duties as needed and/or requested by the supervisor to align with the mission and vision of the organization.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse as well as child abuse and neglect and human trafficking.
Successful experience working with and navigating housing programs. Rapid Re-Housing experience is a plus.
Knowledge of WI landlord/tenant laws.
Experience with Coordinated Entry or similar prioritization lists.
Strong crisis intervention skills.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills, Written and oral - talking and writing effectively in order to convey information appropriately to the needs of the audience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work individually and as part of a team with other staff to provide services to clients.
Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Manage one's own time.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitor/assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience navigating housing systems and successfully securing housing for DV/SA survivors and/or the unhoused.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Women's Center is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Accommodation The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Job Title: Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager LTE Location: 505 N. East Avenue, Waukesha Classification: Full-time, M-F, some evenings and weekends required Reports to: Director of Shelter and Transitional Living
Mission We provide safety, shelter, and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking.
Summary/Objective The Rapid Re-Housing Project Manager is a direct service position and is responsible for coordinating housing and supportive services for survivors and their children who are experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
Responsibilities
Proactively seek out new housing opportunities and resources to assist families with housing.
Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with landlords and other housing providers, including acting as a liaison between landlord and client as needed.
Assist in developing and encouraging adherence to a personal budget through proactive housing and budget educational sessions to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining their housing.
Assist participants in the development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Develop and maintain an effective and timely referral network to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.
Provide proactive home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency. This includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem-solving, and identification of resources.
Perform housing unit inspections to comply with federal housing quality standards.
Coordinate and conduct program intake in alignment with HUD guidelines, including assessment of safety and housing needs.
Provide ongoing support and follow-up that supports survivors in developing individualized plans that promote empowerment, enhance safety, and identify/reduce barriers for clients and their families.
Attend Housing Action Coalition meetings and participate in appropriate committees/groups.
Attend Wisconsin Balance of State meetings and participate in appropriate committees/groups.
Participate in Waukesha County Point in Time events.
Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client's behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
Create and maintain consistent verbal and written communication channels between several parties (i.e., tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors, and creditors).
Provide information and referral assistance to appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.
Maintain accurate and complete records and statistics, e.g., complete daily case notes, observations, client interactions, and communications while maintaining the confidentiality of clients in accordance with Agency and HUD requirements.
Assess clients for risk of suicide attempts.
Conduct presentations and assist in training sexual assault and/or domestic violence advocates.
Answer Hotline as directed.
Attend regular team meetings, monthly staff meetings, and other meetings as requested.
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and provide community referrals for clients.
Adhere to organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Ensure the completion of client-related paperwork, case notes, and statistics in accordance with agency procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
Use a computer to create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Completes other duties as needed and/or requested by the supervisor to align with the mission and vision of the organization.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse as well as child abuse and neglect and human trafficking.
Successful experience working with and navigating housing programs. Rapid Re-Housing experience is a plus.
Knowledge of WI landlord/tenant laws.
Experience with Coordinated Entry or similar prioritization lists.
Strong crisis intervention skills.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills, Written and oral - talking and writing effectively in order to convey information appropriately to the needs of the audience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work individually and as part of a team with other staff to provide services to clients.
Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Manage one's own time.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitor/assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience navigating housing systems and successfully securing housing for DV/SA survivors and/or the unhoused.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Women's Center is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Accommodation The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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