Housing Case Manager (ERA) - Vita Nova, Inc

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking to make a positive difference in the life of youth ages 18-25? Vita Nova is seeking a passionate, energetic Housing Case Manager to join our dynamic team!

Our youth housing program provides an innovative approach to ending youth homelessness by providing Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) and supports for youth who need just a little support to get back on their feet. This includes providing access to security deposits through this program. The project focuses on four core outcome areas: establishing stable housing, education/employment attainment, creating connections and an increasing social and emotional well-being.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Provide intensive, housing- focused case management, individualized care plan and complete a Client Self-Sufficiency Matrix.
• Maintain documentation and reporting standards: track census, program eligibility, participation and challenges in the homeless management information system (HMIS).
• Facilitate weekly individual and group Life Skills training in the home and community.
• Educate participants on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, lease agreements, pest control and apartment maintenance.
• Partner with youth to create an individualized service goal plan to include meeting basic needs, service coordination, life skills development, social & emotional wellbeing, permanent connections and plan for safe and stable housing.
• Connect youth to needed services including but not limited to, mental health, physical/dental health services, substance abuse, domestic violence and social supports.
• Coordinate staffing and team meetings to assess progress and to develop ongoing support teams.
• Offer ongoing employability, education and career planning skill building.
• Provide transportation and community based services in partnership with the youth participant.
• Provide access to food, clothing and household items as needed.
• Attend community collaboration and networking meetings to expand services offered to youth.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in Human related social science major is preferred.
• Ability to secure community resources and teach life skills for employment and budgeting
• Resourceful in securing community resources for basic needs and community services.
• Self-directed with ability to assist youth in conducting housing searches, lease execution, and navigating shared housing.
• Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to maintain case documentation and process payments for county funding.