Empath Partners in Care a part of Empath Health is seeking a Housing Case Manager to join our this role the Housing Case Manager is responsible for coordination and case management for a diverse population of individuals / clients who are experiencing homelessness with the goal to acquire and maintain housing stability. Depending on the specific program the individuals / clients served may include persons infected with HIV and / or youth and young adults ages 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness & may qualify for housing through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.
EPIC (Empath Partners in Care) serves the Tampa Bay region with dedicated sexual health HIV / STI prevention and supportive services. We help individuals live fully and safely by providing compassionate care education and community resources. As part of Empath Health EPIC is proud to be part of a network committed to supporting every persons well-being.
What Youll Do
- Supports and embodies the Empath Health mission vision and values.
- Assess the financial needs of the clients and implements appropriate assistance.
- Screens individual referrals from case management agencies to assess the eligibility criteria for needs based assistance.
- Establishes working relationship with utility companies
- Makes payments to vendors after determining eligibility
- Ability to network with community organizations and agencies
- Ability to deal professionally courteously and efficiently with clients service providers and other employees
- Develop individualized stability plans with assigned clients
- Provide permanent housing placement services in accordance with contract and / or funding requirements
- Identify problem areas suggest and implement solutions and monitor progress.
- Ensure and safeguard the human and legal rights of clients their families and co-employees at all times
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required paperwork or documentation including but not limited to service activity logs case notes intakes assessments and required forms.
- Act as an advocate within the company and community regarding the needs of the clients and their families
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other area agencies that offer services needed or used by clients.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings
- Keep accurate records of all those activities identified above and others as assigned
Full Time; hours may vary; travel required throughout Hillsborough county area.
Why Join Empath Health
Earn Competitive Pay : Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness : Medical dental vision life insurance retirement with company match plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO : 5 weeks to rest recharge and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career : CEU support tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference : Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness compassion and Full Life Care for All.What Youll Need
Education and / or Experience : Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Substantial successful work experience in the field of office management may be substituted for the degree.Bilingual preferred.Ability to write and interpret business documents including use of proper grammar spelling and punctuation.Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed.Knowledge and ability to apply general office practices and procedures.Knowledge and ability to apply general math pertaining to percentages allocations and discounts.Computer skills using current software including but not limited to Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of local community resources.Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion including making home visits / inspections. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance a copy of which will be placed in the employees HR file.Housing Case Managers hired to work as part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program are required to travel on an ongoing basis throughout Hillsborough County using their own vehicle.What Youll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida including hospice home health grief care geriatric primary care elder care (PACE) HIV and sexual health (EPIC) and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person body mind and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen supported and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health youll find purpose partnership and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make lifes journey more meaningful.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Arabic Speaking,Marketing & Promotions,Access Control System,Apache Tomcat,BI,Back Office
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1