Case Manager - Saint Paul, United States - Amherst H Wilder Founda

Description

Job Description

Application Deadline: Position open until filled

Salary: $47,500 – $52,530 per year

This is a full time position.

Duties

Family Supportive Housing is committed to creating, designing, and implementing services in the community from a proactive, holistic, person centered approach. We have several full-time opening in the following areas: permanent supportive housing, Eviction Prevention, and domestic violence serving previously homeless individuals/families, and those at imminent risk of homelessness.

Provide culturally responsive, trauma informed case management services including but not limited to: intake, assessment, creating and monitoring of service plans, documenting client progress, facilitation of virtual and/or in-person visits to individuals and families in their homes, schools, community, court house, and working with other agencies and partners in providing efficient links and referrals to community resources and coordination of services in order to remove barriers to maintain and or stabilize housing (FHPAP/HUD). Ability to complete daily documentation, interpret reports/assessments from other providers, maintain complete, accurate, and up-to date client records to effectively document case activity and support case decisions. In addition, Housing Case Managers may provide specialized supports specific to their role which may include: identification of market rate housing, administering housing subsidies, performing housing inspections, and facilitation and coordination of client education groups.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This is an in-office position with potential to move to hybrid after demonstration of competency and completion of training.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated, passionate individuals who are committed to providing an integrated, whole-family, trauma informed and culturally responsive approach to services.

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families.

Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Qualifications

BA degree in Human Service field and minimum of one year related work experience required. Strongly related work experience of at least 4 years may be exchanged for the BA requirement. Candidates with a strong understanding of homelessness, mental health, chemical dependency, navigating housing resources (eviction prevention), domestic violence and community resources preferred. Must have valid MN driver's license, proof of insurance and meet other requirements of Wilder Foundation's driver policy.

Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of supportive housing and how to provide supportive housing resources.
Ability to build and develop lasting relationships to provide high-level customer services
Ability to provide competent ethical services, crisis intervention, and referral services to clients of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Utilize harm reduction interventions and methodologies to provide client centered services that keep them in housing.
Knowledge of social service programs and an ability to advocate for service.
Ability to analyze complex situations and evaluate potential for improvement.
Ability to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload efficiently.
Ability to seek out resources and information.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, family members, and others.

Preferred

Training in working with low-income families and those who are homeless preferred.
Social Work license preferred.
Knowledge of related issues in chemical dependency, mental health, parenting, sex trafficking, and domestic violence preferred.

About Wilder

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer "How did you hear about this job/posting?" question and other questions if applicable.
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled "I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability"
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
8. Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
9. Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on "Return to Career Center" at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.