Posted: November 17, 2011

NO/AIDS Task Force’s Housing Department is seeking case managers for its New Day Project, a Housing First program funded by SAMHSA . The New Day Project case managers will provide supportive services to chronically homeless individuals to ensure that they remain stably housed.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter with your salary requirements, and a resume to alicer@noaidstf.org

JOB DUTIES

• Overall management of housing supports and services
• Conduct strength based assessment
• Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify a person-centered housing support plan
• Make referrals to community-based services and work closely with other community service providers working with each tenant
• Assist in accessing and maintaining entitlements/benefits
• Advocate for needed services
• Assist tenants in meeting obligations of tenancy and assist tenants in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Maintain assigned program records
• Assist other team members as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services area; MSW preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in effective provision of direct services to chronically homeless, mentally ill or disabled individuals
• Ability to write
• Demonstrated respect for individuals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Must have sound interviewing and assessment skills and the ability to work effectively with clients of all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to schedule work production to meet timelines with attention to detail.
• Must have current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of car insurance to travel throughout the community as required.
• Experience working with mentally ill clients and those struggling with substance abuse, preferred
• Experience working with Medicaid, preferred

No phone calls please. ?