job Housing Stability Specialisdt

• Consistently interact with program participants using person-centered and Strength’s based approach while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with community partners to identify families and/or individuals who are experiencing homelessness (or at-risk of homelessness).
• Conduct screenings and determine if families or individuals meet program eligibility requirements.
• Assist in housing identification, applications, move-ins, and housing sustainability.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with property managers to maintain strong partnerships.
• Provide comprehensive case management services for diverse populations living in poverty, including people with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Meet regularly to assess participants’ needs and provide appropriate case management to address those needs linking clients to Caritas of Austin’s programs and other agency programs.
• Ensure that participants are safe and linked to appropriate resources following any crises.
• Facilitate and coordinate access to mental health, substance abuse, and physical health services.
• Develop and monitor individualized housing services plans with a general goal of housing stability.
• Maintain a caseload of up to seventeen households.
• Once the client is housed, 50% or more of meetings will be held within the client’s home or in a community space.
• Transport clients to agencies and services, as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
• A minimum of 10% of time will be spent on developing and maintaining relationships with groups in the local community or elsewhere that can assist with client resources.
• Prepare and conduct presentations about Caritas of Austin services in relation to housing stability program(s) to internal and external audiences.
• Be actively involved in community meetings pertaining to housing and other supportive services in the Austin/Travis area.
• Work with Caritas of Austin’s Landlord Outreach Specialists and community housing programs/landlords to identify and secure safe, affordable housing for clients.
• Build relationships with other service providers to enhance service-delivery.
• As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas of Austin’s Employment Specialists to link clients to employment. Research and stay informed about other local employment resources.
• As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas of Austin’s Education Specialists to link clients to education programs. Research and stay informed about other educational resources.
• Attending program collaboration meetings and training sessions, internally and externally, as requested by the supervisor.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Social work or related degree preferred.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in social work or related field and social work license.

• Minimum 1 year employed as a professional case manager assisting low-income, diverse, and underserved populations in a social services agency required.
  • Past case management experience in housing programs or with people experiencing homelessness preferred.
  • Crisis management experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

• Experience with internet, MS Office, and databases required. HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) experience preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish or other language) preferred.

• Base Salary Range: $45,166 – $51,490
  • The salary offered will follow Caritas of Austin salary guidelines based on candidate's education and experience.
• Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
• 14 Paid Holidays per year.
• 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Monthly Phone Stipend.
• Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.

What best describes this position?
Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Does this position require a specialized license?
No

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