Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
Summary
Title:
Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
ID:
1603
1603
Department:
Housing Services
Housing Services
Employment Type:
Part Time
Part Time
Pay Rate:
$16.00/hour
$16.00/hour
Location:
Alexandria, LA
Alexandria, LA
Education:
4 Year Degree
4 Year Degree
Experience:
1-3 Years
1-3 Years
Licensure:
N/A
N/A
Description
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana is looking for a Full Time Case Manager for our Rapid Rehousing Program in the Alexandria area.
The Rapid Rehousing Case Manager is responsible for collaborating with a variety of agencies and service providers in the community on both a professional and paraprofessional level for the purpose of providing time-limited supportive services to individuals selected to participate in this program. JOB DUTIES:
- Securing and maintaining potential permanent housing sites
- Contact consumers within three work days of the referral
- Complete assessments and client intake forms within prisons, jails and other on-site locations
- Provide or insure provision of support services necessary to enable the consumer to maintain community living, such as (but not limited to):
- Supportive counseling
- Transportation and travel training
- Learning basic daily living skills
- Building a personal social network
- Support services needed for the consumer to attain vocational goals
- Assist the consumer in obtaining benefits/entitlements
- Assist the consumer with obtaining legal, behavioral and physical health, education and other services needed
- Linkage with other community services
- Crisis intervention as needed
- Keep accurate progress notes and monthly reviews in accordance with the client's treatment plan
- Assist consumers with moving into their house or apartment. This may include having utilities turned on, assisting with rent, and working with landlords
- Any other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred in social service or a related discipline; or 1-2 years of experience in Social Services/Case Management
Good computer skills, ability to work as a team, and have good interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and communication skills as necessary.
Must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a criminal background check
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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