A Housing Case Manager contributes to AHF by providing services to HIV-positive adults who are homeless or otherwise in need by assisting them in finding a safe and affordable place to live. The HCM must complete intake, assessments, service plans, and progress assessments; enroll eligible clients into programs in a timely fashion; and collaboratively develop individual goal-based service plans with clients. Facilitate regular progress meetings and make amendments when needed. Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive needed services. Find apartments for clients when required, establish, and maintain relationships with landlords or property managers, and facilitate the execution of leases. Assist participants with moving and obtaining furniture, home supplies, and other needs. Identify strategies to address any short-term or chronic issues, such as substance use or mental illness, which might compromise the achievement of goals. As a housing case manager, you support clients emotionally while helping them plan their finances and life goals through a structured program. A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related social service field is required, and 1 – 2 years of case management experience is needed. 1 – 2 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals with a history of trauma is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include previous work experience with low-income families, mental health services, and HIV Positive individuals. Other essential qualifications include computer proficiency, experience with administrative duties, organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Networking and resource-building skills are vital for housing case management. One must demonstrate a high-level understanding of programs and benefits in their communities on the city, state, or national level and a strong desire to connect clients to these resources.
A Housing Case Manager enhances the reputation of AHF by being compassionate in helping people progress from homelessness to self-sufficiency with dignity and grace.
You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.
To be successful as a Housing Case Manager it is crucial to ensure that the AHF core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that your do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.
AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.
The Housing Case Manager will work as a part of a close knit team to contribute to the success of the agency’s lending a hand when needed, showing flexibility, attention to details, adaptability and thinking of their role as a part of the larger team rather than exclusive.
Licenses/ Certifications: A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related social service field is required, and 1 – 2 years of case management experience is needed.
AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at South Side Help Center!
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, South Side Help Center is the place for you!
South Side Help Center offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual, and professional health.
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest global AIDS organization in the world. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website, www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter, @aidshealthcare.
AHF’s mission of providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay is supported through its various business lines. AHF Pharmacies, Out of the Closet thrift stores, healthcare contracts, and other strategic partnerships generate funding that help AHF provide life-saving services to the thousands of people it cares for.
The hallmark of AHF’s success is generating and defining new, innovative ways to provide HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and advocacy. AHF has embarked on a mass testing initiative to identify and treat the 25 million people worldwide who don’t know they are infected. It will take 1 billion tests annually to achieve this goal. AHF is advocating for mass testing models in hopes of eliminating older, more time-consuming methods.
Since 1987, AHF has cared for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. As AHF creates and implements its unparalleled programs in new communities in the U.S. and abroad, they expand delivery of healthcare and influence over policy with the sole aim of saving more lives.
