Floating Case Manager

Facilitate housing stability and client engagement through regular home visits and check-ins.

Influence and recognize positive behavior changes andidentifyproblems and obstacles that threaten to undermine the client’s goals.

Work with clients to problem-solve issues around their lease, the landlord-tenant relationship, andtimelyrent payment.

Assistclients in household budgeting and financial planning.Assistclients inestablishingpayment plans for bills and past debts so that clients successfullymaintaintheir housing.

Collaborate with landlords, property managers, community agencies, and service providers to coordinate care and support.

Maintainaccurate,timelydocumentation of services, progress notes, assessments, service/goal plans, and case files in compliance with organizational and funding requirements.

Capture program statistics and other required reports as directed.

Participate in team meetings, training, and agency-wide initiatives.

Other duties asrequired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Strengths-Based and Housing First approaches to case management.
• Well-versed in trauma-informed service delivery, with experience executing this approach in housing programs.
• Experience in a unit-based environment.
• Knowledge of Washington, DC’s housingresourcesand social service systems.
• Strong andtimelydocumentation and reporting skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and have a vehicle, as well as proof of autoinsuranceis strongly preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred; Spanish, Amharic, or other languages commonly spoken in the community are a plus.
• Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

• Work Environment/Physical Effort
• Hybrid work environment.
• When covering unit-based programs, the Case Manager will primarily work from a unit-based (on-site) permanent supportive housing program in Washington, DC.
• Employees here will require flexibility to work night and/or weekends when necessary and with advanced notice.
• Requiresabilityto walk, stand and climb stairs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.

Salary and Benefits

Salary $50,000 - $55,000

Housing Up offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, commuter benefits, summer Fridays, winter break, and a work environment aimed at a healthy work-life balance.

Housing Up is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.