Shelter Case Manager
Making Opportunity Count
- Milford, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 13 Paid Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Sick Days
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
- Tuition Remission
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Immediate 403b Employer Contribution, 100% Vesting on Day One!
- Monitor intake, assessment, and data entry in a timely manner for all program clients, utilizing appropriate forms and assessment tools.
- Resolving or mitigating tenancy-screening barriers, such as securing identification documents, when possible.
- Assist families in securing permanent housing by making full use of all available housing opportunities including the private rental market and longer term subsidized (section 8, state aided public housing, state aided subsidies, income eligible project based subsidized) resources as well as the HomeBASE Household Assistance Benefit.
- The Case Manager assist families with enrolling in entitlement benefits (SNAP, TAFDC, SSI)
- Work collaboratively with community partners.
- Case Managers maintain compliance standards of DHCD Shelter Scope of Services.
- Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with families.
- Keep supervisor aware of any concerns or potential problems.
- Attend appropriate meetings and trainings as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Shelter Programs
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or relate field.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience
- Demonstrated case management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be empathetic to the needs of a diverse socio-economic population.
- Our non-profit Environment: Our values driven work atmosphere focuses on making a meaningful impact in our community. Our shared commitment to service develops a uniquely supportive culture.
- Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We actively promote and celebrate diversity in all forms by embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences while ensuring equitable opportunities for all employees to thrive.
- Career Advancement: Our employees’ growth is paramount. We offer comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and advancement opportunities to assist employees in the pursuit of their career goals.