Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Youth and Young Adult Housing Case Manager
Location: The Cottages
Reports To: Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Rex Brien, VP of Emergency Services
Approved By: President and CEO
Approval Date: May 7, 2026
Salary Range: $43k - $45k
SUMMARY: The Youth and Young Adult Housing Case Manager is responsible for providing field based, direct client services to an assigned caseload of clients enrolled in the Joint Component Transitional Housing – Rapid Re-housing Program. The selected candidate will focus on stabilizing clients upon program entry, ensuring their needs are identified and met as appropriate (e.g. education and employment resources, primary physical and mental health, life skills, connection to maintain support services, etc.), ongoing work with clients to obtain and maintain permanent and stable housing, and support with landlord-tenant relations. The overall goal of the Youth and Young Adult Housing Case Manager is to help clients find their way to self-sufficiency.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide field based, case management services focused on independent living skills, housing stabilization, budgeting and financial literacy, community integration, problem solving, developing coping skills, etc.
- Offer guidance and support throughout the housing search process, application and lease signing, move-in, and housing stabilization.
- Provide strengths-based, client-driven case management that facilitates individualized service plans addressing short-term and long-term goals.
- Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery such as Trauma-Informed Care, Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Critical Time Intervention.
- Work collaboratively with clients to develop and update housing stability plans, based on assessments conducted, to assist participants to obtain or maintain permanent housing.
- Utilize a variety of interventions to assist participants with overcoming barriers to housing stability, including increasing income and benefits.
- Advocate on behalf of the youth with landlords to overcome any issues or challenges to securing and maintaining suitable housing.
- Participate in case conferencing, staff meetings, and training.
- Maintain face to face contact with clients, bi-weekly at a minimum, to review case plan and ensure compliance with program policies and procedures. Other case management contacts will be necessary, and frequency/intensity of work with clients will be determined by individual need and progress.
- Maintain accurate documentation of case management services as set forth by the program contract and SAMMinistries’ policies, including compliance with HIPAA policies and practices.
- Complete intake, assessment, service plans in coordination with client and within the documentation standards set forth by the program contract and SAMMinistries.
- GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
- Establish goals, priorities and timelines on a regular basis, ensuring timely and efficient management and completion of all tasks.
- Communicate challenges with the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and/or the Vice President of Emergency Services.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in organization-wide planning activities.
- Handle other tasks assigned by the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and/or the Vice President of Emergency Services.
- Keep up to date on compliance best practices and applicable government legislation by reading industry publications, attending workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Undertake all activities with the highest ethical standards.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with housing and case management techniques, trauma-informed care, housing first, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention techniques, harm reduction strategies, critical time intervention, etc. One-year minimum experience working in homeless services, mental health, substance use/ co-occurring disorders or with vulnerable populations providing intensive case management services. Experience working with young adults, LGBTQ and diverse populations preferred. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to coordinate projects/tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently and within a team environment and exercise mature judgment. Flexible work schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends as needed.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
It is imperative that the person in this position possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and computer literacy skills; strong attention to detail, accuracy and capable of meeting deadlines; ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations; ability to write business correspondence, and policies; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, prospective employees, and the general public. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Candidate must have a valid Texas Driver's License, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proper insurance coverage on automobile used for work. Monthly mileage reimbursed for applicable and documented work-related mileage.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax machine, and a telephone with intercom. Ability to work in Microsoft Windows XP and Office Suite applications; a willingness to learn new programs and applications is essential; ability to follow instructions, think conceptually, set priorities and interface effectively with staff; ability to coordinate work requirements and to handle several projects simultaneously; ability to work conscientiously without supervision; must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and public speaking ability; ability to maintain strict confidentiality and interact well with all constituencies; ability to work independently but also be flexible in providing assistance as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is indoors and outdoors as needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Workload may dictate work hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Flexible work schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends as needed.
EEO
SAMMinistries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SAMMinistries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.