Access Services·Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
The role blends mental health and housing stability by acting as a liaison between individuals in need, landlords, and community resources. Responsibilities include developing housing stability and rehabilitation plans, conducting home visits, and providing crisis intervention.
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Access Services is seeking a compassionate and resourceful Housing Case Manager in Fort Washington, PA to empower individuals in Montgomery County, PA on their journey toward lasting stability and wellness.
This full time, dual-role position blends the skills of mental health and housing stability.
The Housing Case Manager will be a patient support who is able to be a liaison and advocate for those they serve.
The Housing Case Manager will organize, coordinate, and bridge gaps between people in need of housing, their landlords, and available community resources.
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Essential Functions of Housing Case Manager (Housing Stability): Meet with referred individuals along with the Housing Locator, and with individuals moving into housing with assistances from Access Services.
Support individuals in developing Housing Stability Plans and updating it together every three months.
Maintain organized documentation for move-in and recertification requirements, and ongoing documentation for all individuals served.
Conduct monthly (or more frequent) home visits and support during transitions.
Support with transportation for essential health appointments, job interviews, and activities that contribute to housing stability.
Identify and address barriers to housing stability with creative solutions.
Connect individuals to social, health, and benefit resources.
Ensure compliance with HUD requirements and funding guidelines.
Participate in county, committee, and consumer meetings and case reviews.
Essential Functions of Housing Case Manager (Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation): Develop and regularly update Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) that are recovery-oriented, strengths based, and person-centered with the individual served and the team.
Collaborate with individuals in the program to develop strategies for identifying, achieving and maintaining their personal goals.
Offer help and support respectfully and with a person-centered approach.
Help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in providing “help that makes sense.” Prepare case review documents and contribute to team discussions.
Maintain responsible, up to date accounting for the disbursement and collection of funds for facility operations and individual’s personal needs.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and participate in weekly supervision.
Collaborate effectively with external agencies and professionals, representing Access Services with competence and excellence.
Actively assist in resolving crisis situations.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work scheduled overtime, or be available for unplanned overtime as necessary, to meet program needs. This job requires full-time, on-site presence due to the nature of the role and responsibilities, with no remote or hybrid work schedule options. This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out responsibilities. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employees are expected to always drive safely, to meet eligibility criteria in Motor Vehicle Policy, and to successfully pass the agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks and a driving history record.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field including human services, social work, psychology or special education required. OR Certified Peer Specialist certification required.
Successful completion of Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certification and department approved twelve-hour psychiatric rehabilitation orientation course required within 12 months of hire is required.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or a Certified Peer Specialist certification, plus one year of relevant experience in housing or supportive services. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and obtain a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certification within 12 months.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.