Housing Case Manager I at Spectrum Health & Human Services | Buffalo, NY, US | Rezi

Housing Case Manager I at Spectrum Health & Human Services

Housing Case Manager I

Spectrum Health & Human Services · Buffalo, NY, US

1 weeks ago

Housing Case Manager I

Spectrum Health & Human Services · Buffalo, NY, US

12 days ago
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About the Role

Provide housing case management services and support to adult individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with mental health, chronic health, substance use, and co-occurring issues. The goal is to help participants obtain and maintain safe, affordable housing and residential stability in the community.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate agency core values in day-to-day activities.
  • Work with individuals to locate safe and affordable housing in an area of their choice.
  • Promote and support individual movement through program phases, including assisting customers in developing goals and target activities leading to sustainable housing and successful graduation.
  • Purchase individual household furnishings for participant residences.
  • Assist with obtaining benefits, collecting income, diagnostics, and completing a rental stipend to determine monthly voucher amounts.
  • Maintain open communication with all treatment and service providers, families, landlords, and any other supports or networks the individual is working within the community.
  • Assist in outreach and location of referred individuals.
  • Maintain accurate records (progress notes) in the Millennium Database and complete other required paperwork such as service planning, roster maintenance, rental stipends, income and homeless verifications.
  • Meet documentation timeliness standards as required by the agency.
  • See individuals in person twice each month, preferably in their homes, with visit frequency dependent on client need.
  • Attend team and community-based team meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must have own transportation.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Must possess a personal vehicle for job requirements.

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of Community Health Systems.

Location

  • Buffalo, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 1 year qualifying experience with Associate Degree
  • 2 years qualifying experience with High School Diploma

Education Level

  • Associate Degree
  • High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

  • $19.00/hr - $22.26/hr

Benefits

  • $2,500 Sign on Bonus

About the Company

  • Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.