Case Manager, Rapid Re-housing

Company:  Diocese of Venice
Location: Fort Myers
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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.
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