Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is a non-profit community ministry dedicated to providing quality basic needs services to individuals and families experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and/or homelessness. We are currently seeking a Supportive Housing Case Manager to join our Hospitality Homes program. This program is a 20-unit Supportive Housing program which provides services to individuals and families wo are experiencing homelessness and have a documented disability that prevents them from maintaining housing without the assistance of a professional.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, while assisting those we serve in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing solutions, and other positive outcomes.

Position Summary:

The Supportive Housing Case Manager performs case management-related functions to facilitate and maintain independent housing for individuals and families where at least one member lives with a debilitating disability that may include mental illness, physical condition, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorders within the Allegheny County Continuum of Care.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides outreach, assessment and referral services to residents to ensure access to appropriate housing options and services. Provides necessary housing search/placement, ongoing rental and utility assistance for residents. Responsible for full implementation and direct service delivery to residents through the development of a case plan based on goals identified by the participant. Provides information and support and completes the admission process for persons referred into the Hospitality Homes Scattered-Site Housing program. Responds to and effectively handles emergency situations that may require flexibility of time. Works in cooperation with a multi-disciplinary team and assures continuity of participant services.

Qualifications:

Candidates will possess at least a high school diploma and three years of experience working in the field of human services/housing services with individuals and/or families diagnosed with psychiatric, medical, and/or substance use. Bachelors or Associates degree and one (1) year related experience preferable. Experience working with those experiencing homelessness and related data bases will be given preference. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania State driver’s license and reliable access to transportation. Must be able to use personal vehicle to provide in-home services as required. Must have or be able to obtyain Act 33 and 34 clearances. The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to any form of discrimination.