Family Case Manager - Longer Term Housing *Sign On Award*
$44,990–$44,990 year
On-site · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Family Case Manager for Longer-Term Housing responsible for coordinating ongoing aftercare housing, counseling services, and advocacy for a caseload of clients/former shelter residents to promote safe independent living and successful community integration. Responsibilities include providing individual case management (advocacy, needs assessment, action planning and evaluation), accompanying residents to appointments, in-home and telephone support, making outside referrals, assisting with relocation fund applications, and developing resources and networks related to housing, financial literacy, domestic violence, tenant rights, and other supports for survivors of domestic violence. Role supports the agency mission and values and offers benefits including annual increases, paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a $1,000 sign-on award.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in social services or related field with two (2) years experience in direct service and/or advocacy is required
- Experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred
- Driver's License & Passing of MVR (motor vehicle record search) required
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required
- Experience working within an urban setting is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing, is required
- Some experience in working on domestic violence issues is strongly preferred
- Bilingual or conversational in addition to English, preferred
- Prior Case Management experience preferred
- Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, group facilitation and counseling is strongly preferred
- Must provide Satisfactory Child Abuse, Criminal and FBI clearances. (Any expenses paid by employer)
- Must attend/complete upcoming Domestic Violence Advocate Paid Training
- 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.
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