Case Manager - Archways at The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless

Rockville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Community Resources, Counseling, Life Skills Training, Employment Assistance, Budget Management, Health Maintenance, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Collaboration, Documentation, Client Services, Reintegration, Housing First

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description General Description: The Archways Case Manager provides intensive case management services to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in a scattered site permanent supportive housing program in Montgomery County, MD. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain active caseload of up to 20 individuals providing intensive case management services when needed. • Work collaboratively on a dynamic team to assist clients in maintaining their housing through the effective application of trauma informed care and harm reduction strategies. • Assist clients with locating apartment units, obtaining furniture for their new home, and moving into their new home. • Through the combined use of personal vehicles, public transportation, and agency vehicles, case managers will actively assist clients with conducting activities in the community. • Assist with reintegration into the community and independent living. • Link clients with appropriate community resources and assist in implementing self-directed service plans. • Provide a wide variety of client services such as counseling, referrals and resources, life skills training, employment assistance, and assistance with budget management and health maintenance. • Assist clients to secure entitlements. • Collaborate with outside treatment providers and other partner agencies. • Participate in meetings with service providers including physicians/psychiatrists to assist clients in achieving their goals. • Create and maintain client files and assist clients with completing any program documentation. • Complete all program documentation in an accurate and timely fashion. • Compile client data for reporting purposes including inputting accurate and complete data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). • Work in conjunction with property management and private landlords to support clients in the areas of adherence to the terms of their leases, timely rental payments, and successful upkeep of their apartment units including attending unit inspections. • Provide crisis intervention and emergency services when necessary. • Be an ambassador of MCCH and participate in outside meetings and events; taking on leadership roles (e.g. helping with committees, providing trainings, or mentoring fellow employees). • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human services field. • Hands-on experience in social and human services field dealing with diverse populations. • Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of case management, housing first, trauma informed care and harm reduction. • Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures in working with individuals who have addiction, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. • Ability to negotiate and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and clients. • Skilled in advocating for clients.

Responsibilities

The Archways Case Manager provides intensive case management services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload, assisting clients with housing and community reintegration, and linking them to resources.