Housing Case Manager-Resource Navigator - Pittsburg Kansas

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Housing Case Manager! Location: Pittsburg, KS Organization: Catholic Charities Pittsburg Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm Are you passionate about helping individuals find stable housing and navigate essential resources? Catholic Charities of Pittsburg is seeking a compassionate and organized Housing Case Manager to support homeless individuals in securing permanent housing and accessing vital services. This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of those in need. What You Will Be Doing: Provides direct advocacy and case management services to eligible recipients as defined by HUD and compliant to the grant award. This includes screening for eligibility, intake and assessment, housing plan development, housing search, landlord advocacy, housing counseling, family financial budgeting/fiscal literacy, and community referrals with the goal of permanent housing stability. Provide rental and utility assistance, which may include application fees, deposits and monthly rental and utility paymentsMakes referrals and communicates with local Housing Authorities, landlords, and other providers of permanent, affordable housing in the service areaMaintains professional contact with community resources and advocates for all client needsEnters program demographic and service data accurately into appropriate tracking databasesMaintains case files and ensures clients understand housing rights. Reviews all leases with clients prior to executionCompletes all housing inspections prior to client move-in and completes discharges from the project within 30 days of client achieving permanent housing stabilityMeets monthly with supervisor to review grant expenditures and the outcomes of enrolled clients and to conduct case management reviewCompletes travel as necessary within service area to meet with eligible program clients to deliver services Monday through FridayRepresents the agency at Kansas Balance of State Continuum of Care regional and statewide meetings and all other related meetingsSuccessfully completes required certification and completes client assessmentsPerforms other related assigned duties Your Superpowers: Preference will be given to applicants who have work experience with HUD programs including but not limited to Rapid Re-Housing, Homeless Prevention, ESG, Permanent Supportive HousingDemonstrated competency in use of personal computer via mouse and keyboard and Windows and Microsoft productsPreference will be given for applicants who have HMIS experience What You Will Need to Bring to the Table: Bachelor’s degree in human services preferredPreference to applicants having a degree in social work, sociology or psychology. Class C driver's license, personal motor vehicle, and insurance required The Rhythm of the Role: Controlled inside work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipmentMinimal exposure to fumes/dust/odorsWork Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objectsClimbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimal required to move about office. Sit about 50 percent of timeStooping/Bending: MinimalReaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and downVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsSitting: Up to two hours without a break (at desk, in a car)Color vision: No particular color vision requirementHearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by earSpeech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken wordsEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability Why Catholic Charities? You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun team that makes an impact in our community. We offer a supportive work environment, vacation pay, sick pay, generous retirement package, and health insurance. We also have fun and work to be as flexible as possible so you can enjoy your time outside of work. Right To Work E-Verify Participation Powered by JazzHR eXhQXu3K54