Salary: $26-28/hour DOE. Eligible for benefits.  HIPS is an equal opportunity employer.

Reports to: Drop-In Center Manager & Clinical Services Manager

SUMMARY:
The LGSW Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager is responsible for implementing a
strong, intensive site-based case management component for chronically homeless clients
focused on moving people out of homelessness quickly as well as preventing homelessness
recidivism. The primary goal is to assist people who inject drugs (PWID) in achieving
increased stability and self-sufficiency using a strengths-based, Housing First approach.
Functions performed include assisting with housing clients, goal planning, and connecting
clients to community resources, home visits, rental payment monitoring, community buildings,
and problem solving with other Case Managers. Work is accomplished by advising and
motivating program participants to accomplish goals in their personal plan.

• Provides intensive case management in strong coordination with Core Service Agencies
• and in alignment with the Housing First, voluntary services model.
• Develops and updates goals with program participants using a case management
• approach, assisting them to set and prioritize short and long-range goals.
• Support individuals in performing the tasks required to maintain housing stability,
• including on-time payment of rent and household maintenance.
• Conduct assessments with standardized tools used by HIPS.
• Works with clients to problem-solve issues around lease and/or program rules with
• in-house property management company.
• Provides referrals as needed to supportive services and works collaboratively as a team
• to advance the goals of the client.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other agencies to which (and from which)
• participants may be referred, regularly contributing to the resource directory.
• Maintains current records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• database and paper case files.
• Captures daily and monthly statistics and other required reports as directed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum one year experience.
• An understanding of the cultural sensitivities in this type of work and the use of cultural appropriate methods is important.
• Willingness to travel to different locations throughout Washington DC and perform home visits in any neighborhood.
• Flexible schedules that accommodate case management visits on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Available to participate in after hours on-call rotation, as well as be on call during inclement weather.
• A valid driver license and a reliable car that is regularly available to you.
• Experience with District of Columbia Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement for Single Individuals.
• Knowledge of DC community resources/services is important, particularly in Wards 5-8.
• Ability to assess clients for needs related to treatment education, risk reduction and prevention.
• Must demonstrate experience with issues related to homelessness and housing in the District of Columbia.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly one-on-one supervisions, monthly managers meetings,
and monthly staff development days to share information and plan program work in team
environment. As part of a team, share in other organizational responsibilities as required
including general administrative work and volunteer training. Attend appropriate local, regional
and national meetings to seek out current information about HIV prevention, treatment and care,
and peer education and to disseminate information about HIPS programs to others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a full time position with benefits (40 hours/week). HIPS employees are eligible for health,
dental, and vision benefits 30 days after their hire date. Domestic travel is required for this
full-time position. Estimated travel: 35-45% annually (this is primarily local travel). Other off-site
duties include attending community partner meetings and HIPS community events. Requires
ability to sit up to 3-6 hours per day with intermittent occasional walking, standing and lifting
up to 25 lbs, and must be able to climb stairs.