Case Manager, Housing (Site Based)

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?  Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team.  At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people. 

In this position you will participate in a Reduced Work Week (RWW) of 32 hours per week while being paid for 40 hours. 

About Us:

Avivo’s Ending Homelessness division provides pathways to housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.  We work with county coordinated entry systems and tribal governments, as well as operating unique street outreach teams to connect unsheltered individuals with shelter and housing Avivo’s Ending Homelessness Division strives for the highest quality of services using culturally responsive approaches and a deep commitment to harm reduction and housing first through trauma-informed service delivery.

What You will Do:

As a Case Manager in our Ending Homelessness division, you will work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, providing them with the support and resources they need to achieve housing stability at our American House location in St. Paul. 

• Engage and build rapport with clients.
• Assess eligibility for program and services and connect clients.
• Develop Goal Plan
• Make appropriate referrals, monitor progress, and ensure follow-up.
• Utilize creative approaches to meet in person, regularly with clients and address their needs.
• Immediately consult about any safety related concerns (for client and staff), mandated reporting concerns, and complaints from the client.
• Provide housing specific services and build landlord relations.
• Paperwork/Documentation/Data/Compliance completed on time.
• Develop Crisis Plan and conduct crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure services provided are culturally responsive utilizing best practices.

What you will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of experience working with single adults experiencing homelessness or similar experience.
• Lived experience will be valued and considered as part of the experience requirement.
• Must have a valid, current driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, proof of valid insurance and a clean driving record.  Mileage reimbursement will be provided.
• Able to pass DHS background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Openness to Harm Reduction and Housing First and a willingness to learn how to use it.
• Basic knowledge and awareness of mental health, chemical health, community resources, trauma, institutional racism, gender issues, tenant’s rights.
• Knowledge of community resources or where to find them.
• Ability to proactively advocate.
• Ability to work with individuals different than yourself.
• Basic knowledge of how and when to de-escalate and mediate situations.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of my program and internal Avivo resources.
• Having a flexible mindset to deal with various situations.

Why Join Us:

• Medica health plan.
• Health Savings Account (HAS).
• Nice Healthcare – offers chat, video visits, and in-home primary care visits.
• Dental.
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long-term disability.
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• 401(k) Plan – with matching contributions.
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

In Addition:

• Mission-driven culture that celebrates diversity.
• Clinical supervision towards licensure.
• Competitive pay, based on education & experience.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Join us at Avivo and be a part of a team dedicated to changing lives and making a difference in our community. Apply today!

How to Apply: To apply, please visit our website Avivomn.org and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for considering a career with Avivo!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.