Housing Focused Case Manager (Loudoun)
Company: Volunteers of America Chesapeake
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
The Housing Focused Case Manager of the Rapid Re-Housing Program
is responsible for the overall services and operations of the
Homeless Solutions Grant (HSG). This includes management and
oversight of the daily services and operations of the program
including client activities and program referral,
personnel/interns, grants and contracts management, fiscal
operations, resources development and public relations. This
position is also responsible for identifying housing opportunities
in Loudoun County for identified clients.PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
- Coordinate with Housing Locator to locate housing options for
families
- Develop and update Family Goal Plans with program participants
using a family case management approach, assisting them to set and
prioritize short and long-range goals
- Complete monthly home visits to support families in performing
the tasks required to maintain housing stability, including on-time
payment of rent and household maintenance
- Conduct regular family assessments with a standardized tool
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- Work with the family to resolve issues with the landlord, as
needed
- Provide referrals as needed to supportive services (Clinical
and Family Success Program) and work collaboratively as a team to
advance the goals of the client
- Maintain current records in the Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) database and other case files, documenting
interactions with families in the standardized format used by
Housing Up
- Capture daily and monthly statistics and other required reports
as directed
- Maintain effective working relationships with other agencies to
which (and from which) participants may be referred.
- Participate in special events, helping to share information
about Housing Up and working, as needed, to ensure event
success
- Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required by
supervisor
- Other duties as requiredEFFECT ON END RESULTS:
- Effective client programs and services are maintained.
- Effective management and supervision of all staff and
volunteers is maintained.
- Policies and Procedures are implemented.
- Sound financial operations are maintained.
- Programs and staff maintain a positive, professional image to
clients and the local and professional communities.OTHER
DUTIES: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 Successful candidates must
possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services
related field and two years of experience in case management of
homeless individuals/families, and client record keeping.
-Knowledge of real estate is a plus.Most importantly, the
successful candidate must be able to develop and collaborate strong
working relationships with property managers and appropriate
municipal, county and State agencies, as well as, other non-profit
agencies and the faith based community. -Must also be able to
provide effective training, prepare written reports, and maintain
client documentation. -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical
requirements described below are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties
of this job. -Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. -
- The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport
oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary. -
- The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand,
stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear
and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and
operate office equipment.
- Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail,
supplies, files, and equipment.
- Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive
hand/arm movements. -
- The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended
periods of time. - -OTHER:This position requires driving your
personal vehicle for company business. Must be privileged to drive
according to the criteria set forth by Agency MVR guidelines.
- This position may also require; driving the company vehicle/van
for company business.
- Must be privileged to drive according to the criteria set forth
by Agency MVR guidelines.
- Valid driver's license in jurisdiction of residence
- Vehicle liability coverage if driving personal vehicle (on
occasion, may be required to transport clients in personal
vehicle)
- Acceptable EBI background, FBI Fingerprint, Child Protective
Services, OIG Exclusion check
- Negative Drug/TB Screening
- CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained
once employed
Keywords: Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Leesburg , Housing Focused Case Manager (Loudoun), Executive , Leesburg, Virginia
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