Women Against Abuse·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provide and coordinate supportive aftercare housing, counseling, and advocacy for former shelter residents to ensure successful community integration. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, assisting with relocation funds, and networking with community resources.
Description and Responsibilities
The role of the Longer-Term Housing Case Manager is to provide and coordinate continued supportive aftercare housing, counseling services, and advocacy to a caseload of clients/former shelter residents in order to enhance their ability to maintain safe independent living for successful integration into the community in accordance with the mission and vision of the Agency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing individual case management (Advocacy, Needs Assessment, Action Planning and Evaluation according to established professional guidelines and norms for an assigned caseload.)
Accompany residents to appointments as necessary for obtaining and maintaining safe independent housing.
Provide in home and telephone, ongoing individual support and informal counseling and makes outside referrals when appropriate.
Assist former shelter residents in applying for relocation fund assistance.
Identify new resources, develops informational materials and networks with community resources on housing resources, financial literacy, domestic violence, tenant rights, and others as needed for use by survivors of domestic violence.
All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and values and according to Agency standards.
What WAA Can Offer You and What You'll Love About WAA Annual Increases, Years of Service Recognition, EAP, Pay differential for agency observed holidays and declared inclement weather, Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO for Vacation, Personal, Holidays, accrual of Sick Days, & more The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence through advocacy and community education. WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism
Women Against Abuse (WAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country and Philadelphia's leading domestic violence advocate and service provider. With over 170 staff, WAA serves two 100+ bed safe havens and 15 transitional housing apartments, legal services, hotline counseling, aftercare community-based services, prevention & education, and advocacy.
Women Against Abuse is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local law". Women Against Abuse’s hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Family Case Manager roles tied to longer-term housing are often driven by ongoing need for housing stabilization, family support, and coordination with community services. This type of role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, direct service or advocacy experience, a valid driver’s license, and required clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience with housing-focused casework in your application.
