Case Manager I - Mercy Greenbrae

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

The Case Manager I works with individual residents or family units to develop appropriate case plans, goals, and follow-up. Provides on-going assessment and support. Assists the residents to utilize community resources to meet individual needs; also works with residents to identify their skills and abilities to promote personal growth.

We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.

Mercy Greenbrae is a new property with 100 units of affordable housing and family-sized apartments opening in Spring 2024 in Lake Oswego, OR.

Pay: $21.21-28.00/hour DOE

Benefits:

* 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.

* Early close Fridays - 3 paid hours off early each Friday.

* Health, dental (adult and child orthodontia included), vision, and pet insurance.

* Employer paid life insurance.

* 403b + match, paid volunteer time, and more.

Duties:

* Meet one on one with residents to obtain specific needs information to create with residents a plan to achieve their goals.

* Work with team to ensure building standards are met; participate in wellness checks and unit inspection follow-up.

* Design and implement daily activities that promote Mercy Housing's program model.

* Participate in weekly site team meetings as requested.

* Advocate on behalf of the residents (public aid, social security, home services, etc.) and make referrals.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* One (1) year of experience working with homeless or low and mixed-income populations.

* Experience in child welfare, family work, and substance abuse.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Strong organizational skills.

* Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

* Basic math and analysis skills. Ability to develop case plans.

* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Outlook); proficiency in Microsoft Word.

This is a brief summary of the job and responsibilities.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.