Reports To: Program Manager
Status of Position: Full Time (40 hours per week)
All Roads (which operates Boulder Shelter for the Homeless) has been a fixture in the community since 1982, providing a bed, meals, services and dignity to those experiencing homelessness in our community. Our mission is to create avenues to stable housing for our community’s homeless adults, from a foundation of safe shelter and supportive services. All Roads has a strong culture of collaboration, communication, creativity, compassion and support, which yields an inclusive and engaging dynamic within the organization.
Job Summary: All Roads is seeking a Case Manager to work in our Permanent Supportive Housing program. PSH provides the bridge to homeless adults entering stable housing by providing on-going intensive case management. Once an individual is housed, they rarely return to homelessness. Around 90% of the adults who enter our program never return to homelessness.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist former chronically homeless, and/or disabled clients acquire and maintain housing, increase self-sufficiency, and achieve stability.
- Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public assistance and income such as food stamps, Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, employment, vocational rehab, etc.
- Assist clients with all matters of physical health and mental health care, substance abuse and prescription needs.
- Make appropriate referrals to other community programs and agencies, as needed.
- Assist clients with basic needs such as transportation, bills, clothing, ID cards, eyeglasses, dental care, utilities, and more.
- Assist clients with money management, budgeting, and savings plans.
- Assist clients in developing social support networks.
- Refer, screen, and perform intake duties for potential program candidates.
- Assist program candidates with program paperwork, voucher acquisition, apartment search, lease-up, furniture acquisition and move in.
- Maintain effective communication and relations with partnering landlords to mediate or resolve client/landlord conflicts.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and relations with Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) concerning all matters of client voucher maintenance and program compliance.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the social service network in Boulder County and develop excellent working relationships with providers from other agencies.
- Maintain statistics and case notes.
- Attend trainings as needed.
- Regularly conduct home visits and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, 3 years of relevant experience, or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Certification required
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working in homeless services.
- Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, criminal justice, poverty.
- B.A. in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
- Valid driver’s license is required for travel to clients’ places of residence.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent one-on-one client skills.
- Excellent collaborative and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with clients/colleagues/community partners holding different perspectives and/or opposing needs.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to address competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, be self-motivated, maintain strong boundaries and practice excellent self-care.
- Must be able to move 20 pounds, remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, exchange information, and move about workspaces.
- Driver’s license with acceptable driving history, and the ability to travel to client residences required.
- Represent All Roads in alignment with our mission and core values: treat all with dignity, offer support and opportunity, achieve results through competence and creativity, and practice responsible stewardship.
Compensation:
Starting wage is $30.12 per hour + $1.50 per hour bilingual pay differential, if applicable.
- Competitive benefits package: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, and a RTD EcoPass.
All Roads is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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