Case Manager

Title

Dax Case Manager

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Part-Time, 24 hrs per week.

Responsible To:
Denver Director
Direct Reports:
None

1544 N Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80203

$26.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Depaul USA supports homeless and marginalized people, providing people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community. In cities across the nation, we meet people where they are to address their needs. Through a combination of homelessness services and a growing social enterprise portfolio, Depaul USA is innovating and bringing real solutions to those facing homelessness.

Depaul USA Is a Growing, National, Not-for-profit Organization That Serves More Than 7,000 People Annually And Has a Combined Operating And Capital Budget In Excess Of $12.5 Million. Our Vincentian Values Underpin What We Do

• We celebrate the potential of people;
• We put our words into action;
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society; and
• We believe in rights and responsibilities.

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Depaul USA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need reasonable accommodation in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

The Dax Program provides housing and support to approximately 15 college students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Denver. Most students are aged 18-25 and are referred directly from local universities. We offer housing, basic needs, and financial assistance within a trauma-informed, holistic, and participant-oriented framework. To meet the demanding schedules of college students, the Case Manager’s hours include occasional evenings and weekends.

• Provides guidance and support for Dax residents. Develops support plans to coordinate services for residents on a regular basis (at least once per month) recording the work appropriately, advocating for students, recording notes in the database and updating the supervisor and the project team on their progress.
• Assesses the needs of residents and refers them on to appropriate agencies and social service programs both at their college and in the community.
• Completes referral interviews and screening with referred students; conducts intake assessment and develops housing move in and discharge plans.
• Serves as a liaison with all private and public social services agencies with particular regard to housing, food resources, health and benefits issues.
• Oversees social and community programming for Dax participants including events, workshops, seminars, completing grant applications, and tracking participation and feedback.
• Conduct outreach with local businesses, community-based organizations (CBOs), nonprofits and community agencies to develop the Wellness program and volunteer opportunities for the Dax Program.
• Works with the program Director to manage social media for the Dax Program.

• Prepare reports, statistics and other papers which may be required by the City Director and senior management team.
• Conducts data entry and maintenance on a computerized monitoring system.
• Conducts tours of the facility for visitors and volunteers.
• Ensure all appropriate records and forms are completed by residents.
• Maintains all records of work necessary for the smooth running of the project.
• Build good working relationships with other projects and agencies.

• Stays informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues that impact Depaul USA’s work with people experiencing homelessness.
• Strives continuously to develop the role in collaboration with the supervisor to ensure that all tasks are undertaken effectively and appropriately, meeting the strategic goals and objectives of Depaul USA.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as required, attends training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary.
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