Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (40 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential
HUD Case Manager
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested Company Overview & Mission Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence."
Purpose
To provide housing case management to HUD assisted clients seeking housing and services in the New Haven region. This position will primarily support clients in the housing application process, housing search, and independent living with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency and housing stabilization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess needs and strengths to develop client’s goals.
- Assist with identification and documentation for securing Basic Needs and entitlements such as Medicaid, Supplemental SS, SSDI, Nutrition Assistance, housing subsidies etc.
- Help identify, secure and occupy safe & affordable housing.
- Assist with budgeting, bill-paying, housekeeping, shopping and cooking.
- Help integrate mental health and addiction treatment and use of medical and wellness services.
- Encourage social supports such as peer activities and groups; develop connections to the community.
- Connect tenant to job services and employment alternatives such as volunteer work or steps towards achieving employability such as a driver’s license or completing vocational training.
- Attend weekly and monthly Columbus House, program and network meetings and outside provider meetings as designated Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associates with 3 years’ experience in the human services field.
- Experience with case management, supportive housing or a related field preferred.
- Individual must be able to work both independently and within a team setting.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing laws, mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness; sound judgment and decision making.
- Must have solid math and time management skills.
- Group facilitation experience a plus.
- A strong candidate is highly organized and attentive to detail.
- Motivated to complete tasks and see consumers succeed is also important.
- Must possess excellent writing skills.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record; computer literate.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
Supervisor: Permanent Supportive Housing Manager
Salary Range: $19.23-$21.00 depending on education and experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits - Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203-773-1430 or email to [email protected] or apply at
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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