Case Manager, Rapid Re-housing

Title: Case Manager, Rapid Re-Housing
Reports to: Rapid Rehousing Program Manager
Location : Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc.| Fort Myers, FL office
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides services to people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida. The Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager works closely with and reports to the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and is responsible for effectively delivering case management services to homeless families and individuals; conducting outreach throughout Lee County; and actively participating in community stakeholder meetings.
Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures timely provision of case management services to eligible and enrolled participants.
• The ability to search for and obtain affordable housing for participants.
• Effective development of a service plan to meet the needs of clients.
• The ability to efficiently complete all relevant documentation and paperwork for all enrolled participants.
• Comprehensive recording of service delivery for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Provide advocacy and hands on services to all program participants.
• Develop proficiency regarding the use of the agency electronic record system (ClientTrack).
• The capacity to identify areas of need for participants and complete referrals to other services as needed.
• Attending and actively participate in community meetings related to the homeless population and housing services.
• Develop an effective working relationship with relevant agencies throughout Lee County.
• Oversee and provide services to a full caseload of enrolled participants.
• Comfortable conducting announced and unannounced home visits monthly.
• Help clients identify self sufficiency goals and make a plan to achieve.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

• A Bachelor's Degree in social work, mental health counseling, criminal justice or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• One or more years of case management experience.
• Familiarity and experience with social service provision, specifically homeless populations.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of community resources especially the social service network throughout the area of responsibility.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to conduct light physical activities (for example, visual review of potential property for client use).
• Bilingual English/ Spanish language skills are preferred.

We will respond to those individuals for whom we have further interest.