Description

Compensation Type: Annual salary
Job Type:
Full Time

Pay Range: $43680 - Salary
Organization's Mission: At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Position Summary: We are hiring for a full time Case Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah!!

The role of the Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager is to provide supportive services for clients residing in permanent housing at First Step House facilities. Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is a housing voucher program for individuals with disabling conditions that were previously homeless or at risk of homelessness. These vouchers are project based at specific housing locations managed by First Step House in partnership with community housing authorities. Responsibilities include assisting with the eligibility process, conducting comprehensive needs assessments, developing individualized service plans, providing case management services that assist clients in maintaining housing, and helping clients work towards self-sufficiency. The goal of the permanent supportive housing is to utilize a recovery oriented, housing first philosophy in providing rental assistance and supportive services to prevent returns to homelessness. The permanent supportive housing case manager assists in other administrative tasks as needed and works in concert with the priorities of community housing authorities as well as the Executive Director, Executive Team, and the Board of Directors of First Step House.

Tired of working 40 hours per week? Join our team and enjoy a standardized 36-hour work week.

Pay Rate $44,553.60 per year
Monday - Friday flexible hours
Primary Responsibilities: Duties include but not limited to:

Identify and/or receive households slated for housing assistance and assist with eligibility for the program.
Enroll eligible individuals in HMIS.
Assist with referrals and initial application processes.
Assist housing authority staff in completing move-in paperwork and lease signing.
Assist clients with moving into subsidized unit. Utilize community resources to secure household items needed.
Perform comprehensive needs assessments.
Develop and follow an individualized service plan with clients to help ensure housing stability.
Provide ongoing case management and service coordination, including regular home visits.
Provide client advocacy when needed.
Perform regular, individual case-management sessions.
Intervene if a client's behavior is jeopardizing housing stability or threatens the health or safety of themselves or others.
Collaborate and consult with supervisors, treatment-team members, community partners, and other relevant parties concerning client issues
For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org
Desired Qualifications: Education and Experience

Case management experience is required
An active license as a Social Service Worker in the State of Utah is preferred
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is preferred
Experience in the substance-abuse field is preferred
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Our full-time benefits include:

Generous paid time off allowance (this increases with tenure)
Generous holiday policy (15 observed holidays a year including your birthday)
401(k) employer matching
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Medical
Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
Team environment with an exceptional work culture
How to Apply: For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3064720-364843
Closing Date: 09/18/2024
Location: 440 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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Contact: Courtney Deshotel
Email: cdeshotel@firststephouse.org
Phone: 555-555-5555