Housing Stability Case Manager - Homelessness Prevention at Community of Hope

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

26.92

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Case Management, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Independent Work, Community Resources, Assessment, Communication, Housing Support, Employment Support, Family Stabilization, Documentation, Referral Services

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Housing Stability Case Manager - Homelessness Prevention Washington, DC | Hybrid | $25.96 - $26.92 | Washington Post Top Workplace Join Community of Hope as a Housing Stability Case Manager in our Homelessness Prevention Program and play a vital role in keeping families safely housed. You’ll provide personalized support, connect clients to essential community resources, and empower them to overcome barriers to stability. If you’re passionate about preventing homelessness and creating real, lasting change—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day. This position is located at Conway Health and Resource Center in Southwest, DC. Our Approach and Values: We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do What You’ll Do Works with adults and children to develop case management plans that are updated at least monthly and signed by clients and case manager, which incorporate goals for both adults and children related to core goal areas: finding stable housing; increasing income; and family stabilization and support. Meets weekly and as needed with families on caseload to develop case plans, review progress, and to follow-up on tasks and services. Coordinates with available employment supports to ensure that clients’ employment and educational needs are being effectively addressed. Networks with community resources for housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, training, etc., and makes referrals as appropriate, including to COH Therapist and other community resources, as appropriate. Completes required assessments with families. Maintains regular communication in accordance with program contract guidelines with all families on caseload and documents progressive engagement efforts with difficult to engage families. Obtains signed release of information forms and communicates regularly with staff at treatment programs, substance abuse programs, and vocational programs. Requirements Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required or 4 years social service experience. Minimum one year work experience in social service or related field. Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as a team. A valid driver’s license and regular access to a car, as well as proof of auto insurance, required for staff working in scattered site housing programs. Nice-to-Haves Prior experience working with individuals or families experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty strongly. Why You’ll Love Working Here! At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: (Full-Time) 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner 8-hour workdays with paid lunch 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis. Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay. Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding. Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement. Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities. A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC’s largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided: 50,000+ medical visits 6,300+ dental visits 17,000+ emotional wellness visits 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Housing Stability Case Manager works with families to develop and update case management plans focused on housing stability, income increase, and family support. They coordinate with community resources and maintain regular communication with clients to ensure their needs are met.