Case Manager - Wadena and Welch Apts.

Case Manager – Wadena and Welch

Duluth, MN

Description

This is a full-time position with benefits including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, 401k, and sick time. Salary commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Case Manager position, as a member of a team, actively participates in carrying out the mission of CCHC by providing direct support to tenants in a supportive housing apartment building serving single adults with disabilities, behavioral health concerns and/or a history of housing instability. Responsibilities involve all aspects of case management including:

· Providing daily tenant advocacy and support

· Identifying and encouragement of goal completion

· Maintaining progress notes and record keeping

· Assist tenants to obtain health services, social services, professional counseling employment and financial benefits

· Teach or refer for needed independent living skills

· Work closely with Site Director in collection of tenant data

· Demonstrate ability to prioritize and complete all job duties efficiently

· Effectively communicate with individuals and groups, advocate for tenants, complete progress notes with documentation as required

· Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues and community agencies

This position requires flexibility in schedule. Degree in related field or equivalent experience working with population. This position requires a valid driver's license and dependable transportation. This person must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and complete documentation required by government agencies and communicate through speaking, listening, and writing effectively with tenants and outside agencies.

• The person in this position must possess reading, writing and basic computer skills that will allow him/her to log information and maintain information systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse tenants and staff.

• Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality.

• Available to respond to occasional property or tenant emergencies

• Sensitivity and effectiveness when dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and with special needs.

Center City Housing Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation/identity/expression, marital status or familial status.