Bilingual Case Manager

About Community Crisis Services, Inc.

Community Crisis Services, Inc. (CCSI) has served Prince George's County for over 50 years, providing compassionate crisis support through our hotlines, safe shelter programs, and information and referral services. We are the lead Victim Services Provider for Prince George's County and a leading homeless services provider, operating the county's only non-congregate low-barrier shelter. Our 24/7 services include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), crisis hotlines, domestic violence services, emergency shelters, and housing programs.

Position Summary

CCSI is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Bilingual Case Manager (English/Spanish) to provide direct support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness through housing-focused case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource coordination. The Case Manager helps consumers address immediate needs, develop realistic housing plans, and make measurable progress toward long-term stability.

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and culturally responsive, and balances compassionate consumer support with accountability, professional boundaries, and program expectations.

* Candidates must be able to participate in and complete mandatory orientation and onboarding requirements and reside in DC, MD or VA.

Reports to:

Director of Homeless Services

Employment Status:
Full-time (40 hours)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 11 am–7 pm

Location:

Warm Nights Shelter (Beltsville, MD)/Family Emergency Shelter

Qualifications & Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, or four years of progressively responsible experience in human services, crisis intervention, or community-based case management. Experience should include work with vulnerable or at-risk populations, such as individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, or trauma. Positions with duties that require social work licensure also require the appropriate license.
• Familiarity with housing resources, public assistance programs, and community-based services
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, coordinated entry, and HMIS preferred
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to adapt to information technology systems, including HMIS, Osnium, Google Suite, and MS Office
• Skill in analyzing complex situations and developing well-informed alternatives under pressure
• Demonstrated competence in working with diverse populations in a respectful manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Service & Case Planning

• Intake & Assessment:
  Interview clients to identify immediate needs and develop a comprehensive housing plan with written short-term and long-term goals
• Goal Re-evaluation:
  Meet with clients at regular intervals to reassess progress and adjust the housing plan as circumstances evolve
• Supportive Services:
  Facilitate individual and group meetings to provide guidance, emotional support and resource education

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Team Integration:
  Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with the Educational & Benefits Liaison and Housing Coordinator
• External Advocacy:
  Partner with external professionals in substance abuse, legal, medical, vocational and mental health fields to ensure holistic care
• Referral Management:
  Make and track appropriate referrals for dental, medical, employment and specialized housing needs

Documentation & Facility Excellence

• Record Keeping:
  Create and maintain meticulous case records in HMIS, including assessments, case notes,…