Case Manager - Quincy, United States - NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

Description

Position Title:
Case Manager
Department:Property Management


MISSION
Health and well-being start with having a safe and affordable home in a stable and opportunity-rich community.

We promote these conditions by developing housing, by providing housing resources and education in collaboration with our partners in the public and private sectors.

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) is a one-stop shop for finding and maintaining safe, affordable, high-quality housing and growing financial skills and resources.

We provide the answers and support needed by individuals and families.

Our services include rental assistance; emergency financial help; shelter and homelessness prevention; first-time homebuyer education and counseling; financial coaching; foreclosure prevention; affordable residential and small business loans; and construction and management of high-quality rental housing across Southern Massachusetts.

A charter member of the national NeighborWorks America network, NHS is a full-service NeighborWorks Homeownership Center with locations in Quincy, Brockton, Kingston, and New Bedford.

SUMMARY
The Case Manager will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the client caseload.

This includes accepting referrals to the program, assessing applicants for participation and the development of individualized service plans to ensure participant graduation from the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Case Management of all shelter guests (i.e., Intake/Goal setting meetings, weekly and individual group meetings, progress notes, and maintenance of case records.)

• Enforce property rules.
• Advocate for employment/educational needs for families and also participates in case conferencing with related agencies.
• Assistance with daily living skills, (i.e., Budgeting, parenting, time management, nutritional planning, health and hygiene skills).
• Intake and orientation of new guests.
• Supervision of residential staff.
• Other duties assigned by the Property Manager

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Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._


QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Relevant case management experience, with some knowledge of Veterans issues preferred
• Knowledge and/or skills to access and /or develop community resources
• Demonstrated ability in clear verbal and written communication
• Knowledge and/or experience relevant to working with client population
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a professional team.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural settings with diverse client groups, including those with mental health issues.
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Work is usually performed in an office environment. This position commutes between units and providers so a valid driver's license and a reliable motor vehicle are essential.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

At NeighborWorks Housing Solutions we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Quincy, MA required)

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