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Rehousing Case Manager - Individual Homeless Services

Pay Range $24 to $27 per hour

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

The Rehousing Case Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive, person-centered case management services to residents of a 19-bed Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program. The primary goal is to help individuals maintain stable housing, improve overall health and well-being, increase self-sufficiency, and connect with community resources. This Case Manager works collaboratively with residents, property management, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners to support long-term housing stability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized service plans for all residents
• Maintain an active caseload of up to 19 residents
• Meet regularly with residents to monitor progress and update service plans
• Provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and supportive counseling
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining public benefits and entitlements
• Coordinate referrals to medical, behavioral health, employment, education, and community resources
• Support residents in developing independent living and tenancy skills
• Advocate for residents and coordinate services with community providers
• Promote housing stability through wellness checks and early intervention
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records and documentation
• Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, and service plans in compliance with program requirements
• Monitor resident progress toward individualized goals and outcomes
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and required trainings
• Coordinate resident move-ins, move-outs, and housing transitions
• Ensure compliance with HUD, CoC, state, and local regulations
• Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as assigned
• Complete annual lease renewals and collect, track, and submit monthly rent payments
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the building
• Conduct weekly unit inspections to ensure resident wellness, safety, and lease compliance
• On-call duties as assigned
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working with low-income individuals or families
• Minimum of one-year assessment, advocacy and case management work in a Human Service field
• Knowledge and experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low-income individuals and families
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems
• Excellent crisis management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a Human Services related field. Significant case management experience may substitute for degree
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese)

Benefit Information*

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve
• The stated pay range represents the Agency’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.