LifeTies, Inc. is a person-centered non-profit agency.  We value listening to, informing and involving youth, young adults and families in their care. We work with special populations of vulnerable youth including youth who identify as LGBTQ+, pregnant and parenting youth, homeless youth and youth with behavioral health challenges.

LifeTies, Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer.  LifeTies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Housing Case Manager is a full-time position.

Job Description

• Conduct screening of youth experiencing homelessness within 24-hours of referral.
• Assist consumers as advocates for benefits, housing needs
• Assist consumers in the development of positive working relationships with other agencies serving those at risk of homelessness.
• Assist with identifying rental properties and developing positive working relationships with property owners.
• Translate property owner tenancy expectations to consumers.
• Provide life skills to consumers.
• Effectively manage a caseload.
• Develop and monitor Individual Service Plans with each consumer to meet their basic needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate records on all consumers.
• Familiar with and manage case data by entering consumer data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and agency databases in a timely manner.
• Work in collaboration with team members to discuss best practices for more effective service delivery to consumers.
• Attend agency staff meetings, TH/RRH meetings, trainings and other meetings as specified.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• 2 years of professional experience working with homeless youth and young adults accompanied/unaccompanied) 18 years and older population in case management capacity.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have flexible schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends.
•  Self-motivated, reliable, strong attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and complies with all agency policies and procedures.

* Please attach a cover letter and resume when applying for this position *

Additional information

Send resume and cover letter. No calls please.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $40,000-$42,000 annually

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Health and Dental, 403b, Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick, Well-Being Days, Employee Assistance Program

Covid-19 Considerations  

Must be fully vaccinated

1. Mandatory mask wearing inside LifeTies’ facilities until further notice.
2. Must maintain social distancing in order to protect our youth and co-workers