At Friends, we strive to cultivate a workforce that brings workforce with a broad range of experiences and perspectives, promoting innovative thinking and creative approaches to our work. We promote a learning culture, emphasizing training and staff devleopment for continued growth and learning. We invite you to join our bold and curious team of problem-solvers who continue to create and deliver services to improve the well-being and stability of the families we serve.
July 22,2024
JOB TITLE: Housing Stability Case Manager
STATUS: Full Time Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
Position Summary
The requirements of this position are to provide advocacy, life-skills, resource coordination, and case management to families who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide case management and resource and referral to families who are at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness.
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Work with Shelter Coordinators, Housing locators, and other partner programs to assist families in planning for housing stability.
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Provide various life skills training opportunities with each family, such as cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, filling out entitlement applications, and more.
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge and belief in “Housing First” philosophy and strategies and strength-based case management.
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Commitment to trauma-informed services, systems, and organization by realizing the widespread impact of trauma & understanding potential paths for healing; recognizing the signs & symptoms of trauma in staff, clients, and others involved in the agency; and responding by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, practices, and settings.
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Ensure 2-Generation approach by intentionally and simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives together.
REQUIRED ABILITIES AND SKILLS
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Sincere passion for and understanding of FA’s mission and commitment to families without or with inadequate housing; ability to be a compelling ambassador for the organization’s values.
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Experience with thorough case notes.
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Experience working with families in crisis- financial, mental health, disabling conditions, etc.
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Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to pass a background check.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with 2 years of related case management experience, or three or more years of related case management experience in Chester County.
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Legal knowledge and experience with the eviction process required.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Friends Association is committed to social, racial, gender, and economic justice. We strive to represent the communities we serve and value the interest of diverse candidates. We strongly encourage persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and systems impacted individuals to apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing how your experience and strategic vision will contribute to Friends Association’s work and organization to Robin Senss, r.senss@friendsassoc.org.
Prior to date of Hire: provide three references; submit current PA criminal and child abuse clearances, FBI Criminal History Background Check; Complete Mandated Reporter Training; pass DMV clearances.
We are committed to investing in your health, well-being, and professional development through competitive benefit offerings, generous time off policies, dedication to mental health, proactively managing vicarious trauma, and professional development opportunities.