Housing Stabilization Case Manager - Richmond

St. Joseph's Villa • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

St. Joseph's Villa is currently hiring a Housing Stabilization Case Manager to join the Flager Services Program. Under the direction and guidance of the Flagler Services Program Manager and working closely with the Rapid Re-housing Team, this position is responsible for assisting clients to move from homelessness (including shelter/transitional shelter) into permanent housing, and to obtain the tools and resources they need to remain in permanent housing.
All work is performed in a collaborative, team-based model with a systems approach. Work is performed safely, effectively, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with accrediting standards and St. Joseph’s Villa’s mission, values, and guiding principles. This position will be expected to utilize trauma informed principles, as well as motivational interviewing techniques when appropriate. In addition, the incumbent will view their work from a harm reduction perspective.
This job requires extensive work in the community. Incumbent will be required to visit individuals in their households, which may require walking up and down steps, as well as occasionally assisting individuals with moving to new housing. Work may occasionally require the exertion of up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Salary: $47,500
FSLA: Non-Exempt
St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• One (1) year directly related experience with a similar population
• Proficiency with MSOffice Suite (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet research
• Valid VA driver’s license with excellent driving record

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish helpful

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Development of Stabilization Plan, including the coordination of temporary housing, if needed
• Assist households with obtaining and maintaining rental housing in the community
• Case Management to include community referrals, and collaboration with relevant entities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and tracking including paper files and HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) according to all funders and regulatory entities
• Team Participation, including team meetings, group activities, and community meetings that are essential for the operation of an effective service
• Processing of Financial Assistance (subsidies, other) including applications, check requests
• Performs other duties as directed or required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time