Job Description
The Homeless Prevention Case Manager will provide support services to participants of MBI’s Homelessness Prevention Services Program. (S)He will offer assistance to at-risk families to lead healthy lives through services that include: case management, community referral linkages, rental/utility assistance, substance abuse referrals, mental health service referrals, short term life skills building, and housing needs while reporting to the Prevention Program Manager. Applicants must be comfortable operating as a team member. This position must be staffed with a dedicated and service-oriented individual, who is committed to working in a professional environment with at-risk communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and program support in the following areas: intake, client wellness, community building, documentation and special projects.
- Work with individuals to set client goals and implement strategies to meet goals. Track and report on progress of goals regularly.
- Develop comprehensive case management plans for participating families.
- Assist in processing lease agreements with landlords, families and contractors when needed.
- Actively network with the community service providers and other partner agencies to locate programs and resources to assist families.
- Conduct home visits with families, assess client needs, and make referrals as appropriate.
- Input client data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Produce client reports and generate checks to clients for financial assistance.
- Establish and maintain weekly meetings, based on client assessments.
- Attends all company-required trainings
- Other relevant duties as assigned.