Case Manager – Housing Specialist - Adult Mental Health
POSITION SUMMARY: The Case Manager – Housing Specialist will work closely with individuals receiving Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management within Hennepin County. This position is funded through the Adult Mental Health Initiative grant through Hennepin County, with the overall goal of assisting clients in identifying and maintaining appropriate rental housing within the community. This case manager will work closely with the individuals’ Targeted Case Manager to determine duration of services. This position maintains a caseload of approximately 25 individuals at a time. This position will be eligible for a hiring bonus and additional incentives.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct initial assessments with individuals who have been referred, needing housing.
- Cultivate relationships with landlords willing to provide housing for participants.
- Meet with individuals on a regular basis to assist with housing location, provide support and monitor housing stability.
- Coordinate funding for application fees, security deposits and rent with accounting.
- Communicate with case management team members, community professionals, and other service providers to ensure that services for client are coordinated.
- Maintain client files and program records, court reports, and develop reports as required.
- Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and attend Heading Home Hennepin Meetings.
- This position may require the ability to work outside regular business hours on an occasional basis to meet client and program needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
- Working knowledge of Harm Reduction and Housing First.
- Experience working with individuals living with a serious and persistent mental health diagnosis.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Experience working with a caseload is preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to relate to and advocate for diverse client needs and interests.
SALARY: DOQ
BENEFITS: Avivo offers competitive salaries and compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include a generous PTO policy and company observed holidays as well as health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Health insurance coverage is also available for domestic partners, in addition to other optional benefits.
HOW TO APPLY: Please provide a letter of interest and resume highlighting your experiences and qualifications through our website at https://avivomn.org MUST APPLY through our website to be considered.
Avivo is a nonprofit organization which serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment, and career advancement. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well. Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, career and technical education, and employment services at locations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Avivo employees help individuals transform their lives – move out of poverty, find treatment and achieve recovery, end homelessness, train for and start careers, and secure jobs. At Avivo, employees experience worthwhile work and professional growth as part of a vibrant and diverse workforce. You have direct and positive impact in people’s lives and are a part of make lasting change in our community! avivomn.org
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics