Housing Case Manager-Resource Navigator - Pittsburg Kansas

Pittsburg, KS

Full Time

Entry Level

The Housing Case Manager-Resource Navigator is based in Pittsburg, KS and will assist homeless persons move into permanent housing utilizing grant funding provided by the department of U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This position will provide case management and other supportive services. The Housing Case Manager will assist homeless individuals with various challenges, which could include navigating veteran resources, disabilities, mental and/or physical health needs, and victimization due to domestic violence.

Responsibilities

Provides direct advocacy and case management services to eligible recipients as defined by HUD and compliant to the grant award. This includes screening for eligibility, intake and assessment, housing plan development, housing search, landlord advocacy, housing counseling, family financial budgeting/fiscal literacy, and community referrals with the goal of permanent housing stability.
Provide rental and utility assistance, which may include application fees, deposits and monthly rental and utility payments.
Makes referrals and communicates with local Housing Authorities, landlords, and other providers of permanent, affordable housing in the service area.
Maintains professional contact with community resources and advocates for all client needs.
Enters program demographic and service data accurately into appropriate tracking databases.
Maintains case files and ensures clients understand housing rights. Reviews all leases with clients prior to execution.
Completes all housing inspections prior to client move-in and completes discharges from the project within 30 days of client achieving permanent housing stability.
Meets monthly with supervisor to review grant expenditures and the outcomes of enrolled clients and to conduct case management review.
Completes travel as necessary within service area to meet with eligible program clients to deliver services Monday through Friday.
Represents the agency at Kansas Balance of State Continuum of Care regional and statewide meetings and all other related meetings.
Successfully completes required certification and completes client assessments.
Performs other related assigned duties.

Requirements

Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
- Preference to applicants having a degree in social work, sociology or psychology.
Certification, Registration, Licenses
- Class C driver’s license.
- Personal motor vehicle.
- Personal motor vehicle insurance.
Experience
- Preference will be given to applicants who have work experience with HUD programs including but not limited to Rapid Re-Housing, Homeless Prevention, ESG, Permanent Supportive Housing.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated competency in use of personal computer via mouse and keyboard.
- Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft products.
- Preference will be given for applicants who have HMIS experience.
Exposures
- Controlled inside work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment.
- Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.

Physical Demands

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimal required to move about office. Sit about 50 percent of time.
Stooping/Bending: Minimal.
Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.
Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.
Sitting: Up to two hours without a break (at desk, in a car).
Color vision: No particular color vision requirement.
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.

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