Housing Search Case Manager

Housing Search Case Manager Springfield, MA 01103 Salary Range - $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type - Full-time Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals? Way Finders is currently seeking a full-time Housing Search Case Manager. The Housing Search Case Manager supports our mission by working directly with families in need of housing or stabilization services to maintain housing, assessing needs and facilitating access to appropriate resources and services that promote overall well-being, self-sufficiency, and stability. Case Managers provide myriad support, from referrals to paperwork administration to making community connections, that will provide ongoing stability for families through their time in shelter and into stable housing. Benefits include: 20 days accrued paid time-off during year one | 15+ holidays annually | Health, dental, and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE | Educational assistance | Medical Reimbursement Account | Dependent Care Account | 403(b) retirement plan with employer match | Life insurance | Short-term and long-term disability insurance | Transportation benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Employee appreciation events (ice cream! staff picnic! more!) Wage starts between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CORI/SORI/MVR. The candidate will work fully onsite. Responsibilities include: * Housing Search Case Managers work with families in shelter, typically hold a 1:15 caseload, and are required to meet with families multiple times per week (in-person preferred, virtual allowed) * Conduct in-depth reviews to assess assigned families? strengths and needs to design achievable housing goals * Support families through proactive referrals that address rehousing barriers: ensure shelter and tenancy documentation is accurate and timely; provide connections for key medical supports; and assist with enrollments to federal and state entitlement programs, including securing releases * Develop supports with parent(s) to ensure the medical, mental health, and educational needs of children are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner * Drive process planning and goal setting with families in collaboration with the supervisor and team as necessary and appropriate, including the regular monitoring of progress towards clearly identified goals * Provide mediation and intervention as necessary, including but not limited to: filing 51A?s, requesting transfers, submitting incident reports, identifying and requesting accommodations * Maintain complete, accurate, and timely case notes in database/systems; utilize data to inform progress and identify service gaps * Develop and maintain connections with internal and external partners that work to support families with rehousing and the mitigation of rehousing barriers * Assist the Program Manager in tracking and administering all economic supports * Proactively identify and inform leadership of any significant issues that may adversely affect the program or organization Requirements include: * 2 years' equivalent experience in housing/social services, with 1 year as a program specialist; a combination of experience plus an Associate degree may be a substitute * Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills appreciated but not required * Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, and comfort learning new technologies * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team * Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, plus the ability to reprioritize * Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; reliable vehicle * CORI/SORI