Housing Case ManagerStep Up On Second

The Housing Case Manager (HCM) will provide engagement and housing stability support services as a Partner for Home (PFH) Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Permanent Supportive Housing team member. We provide supportive housing services in community settings that promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural support, and maintenance of community living skills to a caseload of up to 25 members placed in a permanent supported housing site in the community. The HCM will join a Housing First team formed to expand Step Up’s successful permanent housing model to the Metro Atlanta area. The team will assist adults experiencing chronic homelessness, co-occurring mental health, substance use, and medical disabilities to maintain permanent supportive housing.

• Provide intensive case management Housing First services to chronically homeless persons to maintain Permanent Supportive Housing. Services include: conducting intake and assessment of barriers, service plan development, linkages and referrals to clinical and appropriate community resources, leasing up and moving into housing.

• Meets with assigned members individually and in group through home visits and or telehealth sessions to provide support and case management services and interventions, to review progress toward goals, and ensure housing stability.

• Comprehensive coordination of care including developing/maintaining relationships with community treatment providers to ensure ongoing clinical supports and successful transition to and maintenance of independent living.

• Support member’s vocational choices and assist with overcoming job-related anxiety and choosing positions that match their strengths.

• Assist members in building social and interpersonal skills that will enhance employment opportunities and job retention.

• Models effective coping techniques, self-advocacy skills, and self-help strategies and facilitate linkages to life skills groups and community-based recreational opportunities.

• Monitor members for warning signs of de-compensation and crisis, and coordinate with the treatment team to respond accordingly.

• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training as required.

• Certified Peer Specialist CARES-AD preferred with a minimum of 2 years related housing/case management experience working with chronically homeless adults struggling with a mental illness required. Knowledge of housing vouchers, providing services in community settings and documenting services provided using the BIRP note format preferred. Proficient use of Office 365 products required.

• Required education:

  • Bachelor's Degree if not a Certified Peer Specialist.

  • Certified Peer Specialist requires a High School Diploma

  Required license or certification:

  • Georgia Driver’s License with a good driving record

  • Certified Peer Specialist Certification is preferred, but not required

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

• Generous paid time off (13 paid holidays, 10 days of EPTO, 12 sick days).

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Health, dental, vision, Aflac, and life insurance $25,000.00

• 403(b) retirement plan available on the first day of work. After working 1000 hours, Step Up matches 3% of the 6% the employee contributes.