Housing Specialist III TBRA Case Manager

Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment/placement solutions, is seeking market talent. We offer meaningful and long-term employment opportunities, a competitive pay structure and outstanding customer service to a workforce of more than 20,000, nationally.

Housing Specialist III- TBRA Case Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

$24.86/hour

The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program Case Manager in the Homeless Services Division will work with the Homeless Programs Unit, providing direct services and intensive case management services for program participants.

• Perform intake assessments for individuals and families and establish housing plans.
• Process applications for program eligibility.
• Provide comprehensive case management services for assigned clients including but not limited to connections to mainstream resources, housing, employment/education, health, mental health treatment, and substance abuse services, and social and community integration.
• Promote client self-sufficiency.
• Ensure thorough documentation is complete, accurate, verified, and updated in paper and/or electronic systems as required.
• Ensure housing stability through crisis intervention and regular home visits.
• Communicate participant progress to the Program Manager through daily log.
• Intervene in client crises.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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May be required to drive a city vehicle.

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services or other related field preferred or a combination of experience and education.
• Experience working with mentally ill, formerly homeless people.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team building and coaching skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Familiarity with web-based database systems is preferred

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.