Transitional Age Youth Housing-Case Manager

Home for Families is proud to be recognized as one of the Columbus Foundation’s Top Nonprofits to Watch in 2026 and maintains the highest ratings for organizational transparency with Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and the Better Business Bureau.

** Position Overview:

** We do offer flexible schedules with a minimum of 2 days per week on site****

This position reports to the Director of Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Services and is responsible for providing housing case management services for Transition Age Youth (age 18-24) experiencing homelessness, including intake, assessment, housing search and placement, home visits, and linkage to community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts intakes and assessments, then building a goal plan that is directed by the clients’ expressed needs and wants
• Identifies landlords and provides advocacy for clients in regards to housing
• Provides intensive case management for approximately 10-15 clients at any one time, focusing on housing stability, decreasing barriers and increasing self-sufficiency
• Utilizes a strengths-based approach and focus on building appropriate relationships with clients in order to help them be successful in reaching their goals
• Provides advocacy and mediation with landlords, when necessary
• Works with youth-focused partner agencies and HFF’s TAY team to provide comprehensive services to clients
• Learns about and stays current in regards to community resources that can assist clients
• Maintains files and stays current with all required paperwork

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
• Extensive knowledge of community agencies and resources in and around Columbus
• Case Management experience working with homeless populations required
• Experience working with clients age 18-24 preferred
• Working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency
• Ability to both take direction and work independently
• Congruence with agency mission and values required
• 2+ years’ experience working with families with significant barriers required
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas required:

o Ability to manage a caseload while also balancing administrative duties

o Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local public policies, regulations, and guidelines relative to homelessness, affordable housing and education.

• Valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, ability to drive an agency vehicle, ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, and ability to pass a criminal background check required
• Physical ability to lift and carry file boxes and supplies up to 25 lbs. occasionally required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person