Housing Case Manager – The Way Out Center

Description
DEPARTMENT: THE WAY OUT CENTER
POSITION TITLE: HOUSING CASE MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISOR: THE WAY OUT CENTER PROGRAM MANAGER
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Housing Case Manager may provide front-line homeless outreach services to engage, enroll, navigate, and ultimately provide center/housing referrals to individuals experiencing homelessness from the streets into The Way Out Center or more appropriate temporary housing options. This positions responsibilities occur in multiple potential settings: front desk coverage at The Way Out Center, Community Partner Agencies (Emergency Center, Social Service Agencies, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment Partner Agencies, Community Corrections/Jail/Prison, etc.), and any other place that individuals experiencing homelessness congregate. The Case Manager also provides support to individuals residing at The Way Out Center to help program participants regain control of their lives through recovery from addiction, mental health issues, and substance use challenges while seeking permanent housing. This involves working with individuals to identify goals and making progress toward those goals, helping them to get housing readiness trainings, permanent housing, and achieve housing stability. The Case Manager may have contact with the public or office environments that may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, typical/extreme weather conditions, contagious parasites/diseases, or contact with domestic animals.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred
12 months direct work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of social services, local resources and referrals as appropriate
Possess general computer and keyboarding skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), recordkeeping systems, or willing to learn
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate effective personal and situational awareness
Flexible, relatable, and reliable
Self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
Be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting what is being said
Maintain healthy boundaries with participants and fellow staff members
Manage time effectively
Make decisions based on Established Policies and Procedures manual
Support Recovery and Resiliency in participants with mental health issues, substance use challenges
Model tools and techniques to assist participants with mental health issues, and/or substance use challenges obtain and maintain permanent housing
Successfully participate in TSA Spokanes Employee Development training program
Skills Training interventions that support participants in achieving recovery goals
Impact of income on participants benefits (SSDI, SSI, Food Stamps, Housing Subsidies)
Provide social services, local resources, and referrals as appropriate
Peer Support Certification preferred; required within 90 days of hire
Over 21 years of age
Possess a Valid Drivers License
Pass a Criminal and Driver Background Check
Have or complete De-escalation training
Proficiency with CMIS/HMIS software preferred
Current WA State Food Handlers Card, Bloodborne Pathogen and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Represent The Salvation Army and respect and work within its Christian tenets
Provide outreach services outside The Way Out Center to recruit program applicants
Aid pro