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Homeless Prevention Case Manager Jobs in Colorado

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Case Manager I

Denver, CO · On-site

$20.50 - $26.50/hr

... Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of ... Position Summary The Case Manager I works collaboratively alongside case managers, supervisors ...

The Delores Project

Rehousing Case Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$55K/yr

Rehousing Case Manager Reports To : Programs Manager Accountable to: Guest/Residents/Resident ... homeless individuals with a disability, and a robust suite of wrap-around services including on ...

The Delores Project

Rehousing Case Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$55K/yr

Rehousing Case Manager Reports To : Programs Manager Accountable to: Guest/Residents/Resident ... homeless individuals with a disability, and a robust suite of wrap-around services including on ...

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What does a homeless prevention case manager do?

A Homeless Prevention Case Manager works with individuals and families at risk of losing their housing to help them maintain stable living situations. They assess clients' needs, connect them to resources such as financial assistance, legal aid, or employment opportunities, and develop personalized plans to address barriers to housing stability. Case managers also provide ongoing support, advocacy, and referrals to community services. Their primary goal is to prevent homelessness by providing timely intervention and support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a homeless prevention case manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Homeless Prevention Case Manager, you need a background in social work or human services, familiarity with case management principles, and often a relevant degree or certification. Knowledge of housing assistance programs, database systems like HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), and community resources is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication set outstanding case managers apart. These abilities are crucial for building trust with clients, coordinating services, and ensuring successful housing outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by homeless prevention case managers, and how can they be addressed?

Homeless Prevention Case Managers often encounter challenges such as high caseloads, limited resources, and navigating complex social service systems for clients. Building strong relationships with community partners and developing effective time management strategies are crucial for success. Additionally, ongoing training in trauma-informed care and self-care practices can help manage the emotional demands of the role. Collaborating closely with colleagues and supervisors ensures that clients receive comprehensive and coordinated support.

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Case Manager I

Denver, CO • On-site

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$20.64 - $25.14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Colorado Coalition For The Homeless rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days
Coalition Mission
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service
We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.
We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:
  1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
  2. Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
  3. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
  4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
  5. Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Position Summary
The Case Manager I works collaboratively alongside case managers, supervisors, integrated health team members, and community-based partners across the organization to promote long term solutions for families, children, and individuals experiencing homelessness or who have formerly experienced homelessness. This role is responsible for developing and implementing care plans, coordinating services and resources, monitoring client progress, providing advocacy and support, facilitating referrals to other services, and maintaining case documentation and data collection. Client Care Management and Support Services are grounded in motivational interviewing, stages of change, strengths-based case management, housing support services, recovery focused interventions, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care. This position will focus on delivering outreach services, facilitating referrals and linkages to mainstream services and housing, and providing crisis intervention.
Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
  • Manages a caseload of clients with high-service utilization and disabilities including substance use and significant primary and behavioral health care needs.
  • Maintain positive and co-working relationships with community partners and health providers.
  • Works under direct supervision, with set department parameters. Works collaboratively within a team and supports collective problem-solving efforts.
  • Support clients with a wrap-around care management model to ensure consistent communication, engagement, and supports clients through crisis or disengagement.
  • Acts as a liaison between internal program management, client referral, and community partners.
  • Respond promptly to crises involving residents, providing de-escalation, support, and appropriate referrals.
  • Work with individuals to develop and implement crisis and safety plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Mediate conflicts helping to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships.
  • Tracks client data, client engagement, and client outcomes. Focus on individual client outcomes.
  • Transports clients, as needed, using a CCH vehicle or an approved personal vehicle. CCH employees must have access to reliable vehicles outside of CCH fleet. Accompany residents to appointments, meetings, and other necessary engagements to provide support and advocacy. Outreach individuals to assess basic needs, safety, and mental health resource needs.
  • Builds rapport and maintains on-going professional relationships with individuals in need of services to get connected to longer-term care.
  • Assist clients in applying for and securing benefits, such as Social Security, Medicaid, and food assistance.
  • Facilitate referrals to external agencies and coordinate care with other service providers as needed.
  • Contributes to enhancing and ensuring safety by identifying and sharing relevant information related to safety concerns, emergencies, or threats to individuals and others.
  • Stays current on applicable community resource list. Provides resources to community members in appropriate situations.
  • Participates in community collaboration meetings to address barriers faced by clients and advance the Coalition's efforts in supporting clients.
  • Attends trainings related to the position with intent to bring on-going training and educational opportunities to team.
  • Ensure timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date charts and any future upgrades as directed.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Certifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice preferred
  • Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of employment.
  • Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire (with the exception of SSHC)

Experience
  • 1-2 years of experience working with a diverse population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders or mental health challenges, particularly those individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred

Job Competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with residents.
  • Strong understanding of housing support services principles, trauma-informed care, and recovery focused interventions
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize tasks, and work independently while also being a team player.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of local housing resources, benefits programs, and social service agencies preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.
Physical Demands
  • Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa.
  • Sit, stand or be stationary.
  • Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information.
  • Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
  • Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain.
  • Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color.

Percentage of work time spent on activity →
0% - 24%
25% to 49%
50% to 74%
75% to 100%
SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents.
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HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others.
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STANDING/WALKING
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CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING
X
LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING
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Working Conditions
  • Office Location: 2100 Broadway, Denver, CO
  • Works in the community and in climate-controlled office environment.
  • Frequent interpersonal interactions.
  • Requires driving company or personal vehicle or public transit within the West Region of the Denver-metro area.
  • Schedule is M-F, 8 hour day shifts.

Coalition Benefits:
We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
  • Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
  • Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
  • Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.

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