Case Manager | Low Barrier Shelter

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Job Summary

Odyssey HouseLouisiana Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. The Case Manager position is responsible for determiningeligibility for guests to participate in the Agencys Low Barrier Shelter(LBS). The Case Manager will utilize Motivational Interviewing to assess theguests needs/disabilities to create an effective individualized housing plan.

Responsibilitiesand Duties

It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:

• providecase management to approximately thirty or more guest(s) as assigned; Case
• Managementwill involve screening intake assessment individualized housing plandevelopment monitoring linkage to appropriate community resources follow upappropriate transition to housing etc.;
• assistguest(s) with obtaining vital records ID cards Drivers Licenses and otherdocumentation;
• assistguest(s) with completing lease agreements and obtaining other supportive
• documentssuch as identification social security card etc. as required by leasingagents/property;
• assessguest(s) Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtainand maintain Medicaid status;
• enterguests information into the appropriate agencys database(s) in a timelymatter and update as needed;
• prepareand submit reports to Project Manager in a timely manner;
• maintainup to date information regarding tenant occupancy move outs and vacancies
• utilizeMotivational Interviewing (MI) a client-centered approach for elicitingbehavior change by guiding participants to explore and resolve ambivalence;
• ensure that guest(s) are referred toand/or aware of available vocational educational housing and social servicesin the community;
• assistguest(s) (whether through direct intervention or referral to appropriateservices) in the development of life skills necessary to: navigate thesurrounding environment; access community resources such as banks employmentagencies government offices and recreational and educational organizations;serve as a resource to the community; pursue educational and occupationalopportunities; obtain housing; manage finances; and access public assistance;
• attend all required meetings andtrainings;
• keep written progress notes of workdone on the case;
• make necessary referrals to fillpotential gaps in assistance;
• verify the results of the assistanceprovided in order to close the case as per the approval of the ProgramManager;
• provide crisis management whenindicated by guest(s) needs;
• complete all Incident Reports prior tothe end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure;
• maintain guests licensingrequirements;
• oversee daily guest activities forguest(s) in the LBS; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualificationsand Skills

• Valid drivers license
• Excellent communication andorganizational skills
• At least two years of case managementexperience
• Database management experience
• Ability to work with homeless guests of diverse backgrounds and disabilities including physical mental substance abuse immunodeficiencies etc

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with Target population
• Strong written and verbalcommunication skills in both English and Spanish

Compensation and Benefits

Competitivecompensation and benefits package includes insurance (health dental visionlife long-term and short-term disability) leave benefits and 401k match.