Enhanced Shelter Case Manager

Low Income Housing Institute
Seattle, WA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Enhanced Shelter Case Manager is responsible for securing permanent housing for people who were formerly experiencing homelessness, short-term service planning, maintaining relationships with community agencies and service providers, brief intervention and crisis response, information and referral assistance, and coordination of community-building activities.

What You Will Do

Build effective relationships with clients, provide information and referrals, maintain updated information tools, formally and informally assess clients, offer case management, make referrals, coordinate with local agencies, work collaboratively with Shelter Operations and Supportive Services staff, and participate in public policy advocacy efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Social Work or a related field, 3 years of experience with people experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, and excellent writing skills. Experience providing services to low-income and/or people experiencing homelessness is a plus.

Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Social Work or related field
  • 3 years of experience with people experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Google Docs/Sheets, and company e-mail
  • Flexibility to work evenings
  • Knowledge of referral resources
  • Two years of case documentation experience
  • Background in case management, advocacy, or related career

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401k offered for unionized employees
  • 403b offered for non-union employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Aflac offered for all employees
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