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**Case Managers for the Rapid Rehousing Plus Care (RRH+C) program are directly responsible for the service provision and housing assistance for program participants. RRH+C serves individuals and families who are currently experiencing homelessness. Service modalities include: Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Critical Time Intervention. This position will work in conjunction with other s providers in the Denver Metro Area in order to provide wrap around case management services to participants in order to assist them in obtaining and maintaining permanent, stable housing. Job duties include, but are not limited to, conducting needs-based assessments, community outreach, providing case management services, assisting with housing navigation, supporting housing retention, connecting clients to income resources and/or public benefits, requesting rental assistance, landlord recruitment/mediation, attending meetings/trainings within the community, collaborating care with service providers and multi-disciplinary tea participants on appointments as needed. This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for securing and maintaining housing for the participants enrolled in RRH+C. This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for securing and maintaining housing for the participants enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures that the client's choice is honored, and their ideas play a prominent role in programming. Coordinates wrap-around services for clients with the team and community service providers. Utilizes standardized screening and assessment tools and ensures the completion of needs-based screenings. Provides intensive case management for households with high barriers to obtaining or maintaining housing by identifying and serving the unique needs of each client. Collaborates with clients and empowers them to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Attends intakes, housing orientations, lease signings, and ongoing educational opportunities for clients. Embodies meeting participants where they are, literally and figuratively. This may include meeting participants in the community and transporting participants for case management purposes. Responsible for collecting necessary documents to obtain and maintain housing such as: identification documents, vital documents, income documentation, changes in household, etc. Assists clients in their search for housing by assisting them with filling out rental applications, interpreting leases, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, looking for housing leads, and other various means based on the unique needs of the household. Ensures timely and accurate reporting within data entry systems and hard copy files in accordance with grant guidelines and data quality standards. Assists in relocating clients as needed and securing emergency shelter. Assists with community-wide outreach to identify eligible participant households presenting with substantial barriers to housing stability. Facilitates the equitable delivery of appropriate services for households as indicated by relevant service modalities such as the Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Critical Time Intervention models as well as Motivational Interviewing. Responsible for possessing an in-depth knowledge regarding program requirements, including the referral process, support services, allowable costs, field-relevant best practices, and HUD permanent housing rapid re-housing standards. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant resources, a passion for serving those experiencing homelessness, and the ability to contribute to the program-wide objectives of a diverse and dynamic team. Maintains a specialized knowledge related to service delivery database systems within the organization. Supports team members by serving as a resource for analyzing and so ving problems and staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field. Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the position. Provides training and mentorship to team members and community stakeholders regarding best practices in relevant service models and practices. Performs duties in a professional manner by maintaining the confidentiality of all information and collaborating effectively within and across teams. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics. Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be willing to use vehicle for service provision throughout the seven-county Denver Metro area.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends required.

LOCATION 2877 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205

SALARY RANGE: $21.00-$23.00/hr

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status: Vacation Time Sick Time