Case Manager - Neighbors First Families

Description

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About Us :

Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization serving the Washington, DC, region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community.

Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs that have positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond.

Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth / young adults, and Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Summary :

The position provides permanent supportive housing services to families experiencing homelessness, identified as the most vulnerable in the District of Columbia.

The Neighbors First Families Program follows a Housing First model and philosophy. The Case Manager works to empower participants to rebuild their lives, relying on their strengths and using wraparound resources in a holistic, participant-driven process.

Responsibilities :

• Provide supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illnesses, addictions, medical concerns, etc.
• Deliver face-to-face contact to consumers, spending approximately 80% of the time in the field
• Demonstrate empathy and flexibility in responding to consumers’ needs and requests, fostering wellness and independence
• Engage consumers and assess individual needs, preferences, and strengths
• Develop, implement, and revise individual service plans
• Assist households in locating and selecting wraparound services
• Monitor medical / psychiatric needs and medication management of all household members
• Assist participants in securing adequate housing resources
• Act as a liaison with landlords and other community stakeholders
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision
• Collect outcome statistics and write monthly progress reports
• Maintain participant’s electronic records in the Housing the Homeless database
• Attend professional training and conferences as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Background & Qualifications :

• A High School diploma or GED and six years of direct human service experience providing counseling and / or case management services to vulnerable or at-risk populations OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of direct human service experience providing counseling and / or case management services to vulnerable or at-risk populations OR
• A Master’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field and one to two years of experience

Qualifications :

• Understanding of adult rehabilitation services
• Experience with families, youth, and school systems
• Experience with addictions, mental health, and co-occurring disorders
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work as a team player
• Strong commitment to mission, including racial equity and social justice

Physical and Environmental Requirements :

The position will spend time between office / desk settings, traveling to meet with households across the service area, and attending meetings / engagements with key stakeholders.

Field time consists of up to 80%. Driving time for position responsibilities may consist of up to 25%-40%.

The position requires split time between an office setting and traveling to engagements via car or public transportation.

Employee must be able to sit for extended periods with repetitive motion and positions. The employee must be able to operate a motorized vehicle.

Some lifting may be required (up to 20-25lbs)

Background Checks :

The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and fingerprinting, including FBI, and Metropolitan Police Clearance.

Specific Requirements :

Must have his / her transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities. The vehicle must meet legal requirements (insured, registered, etc.

and the employee must have a valid driver's license.

How to Apply :

Interested applicants should apply via the organizational website unless otherwise directed. All of our current career openings can be found by visiting : https : / / friendshipplace.

org / who-we-are / careers / .

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement :

Friendship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to involve all those who can contribute to our inclusive culture.

We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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