Housing Case Managers

This position aims to assist homeless families into affordable, safe, and stable housing in accordance with the Housing First Model.  The case management team provides short-term housing location and stabilization services, including financial assistance and intensive home-based case management.  Service knowledge for this position must include the following social service case management skills:  referral/linkage to community resources, advocacy, negotiation, data entry, networking, documentation, budget planning, understanding of landlord-tenant law, crisis intervention, and case plan goal development and monitoring. 

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary:  $18.00 (case managers), $19.50 (lead case manager) per hour + a fantastic benefit package*

 Job Focus:  There are several Housing positions available.  They are all similar with just a couple minor changes.  We need 5 candidates.  This position aims to assist homeless families into affordable, safe, and stable housing in accordance with the Housing First Model.  The case management team provides short-term housing location and stabilization services, including financial assistance and intensive home-based case management.  Service knowledge for this position must include the following social service case management skills:  referral/linkage to community resources, advocacy, negotiation, data entry, networking, documentation, budget planning, understanding of landlord-tenant law, crisis intervention, and case plan goal development and monitoring. 

*Benefits:

• A great place to work while helping some of Central Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals.
• Generous paid time off every year that includes 13 Holidays, 10-20 days of accrued vacation, 3 personal days and 12 sick days
• Paid:  Jury Leave (up to maximum 12 weeks), Marriage Leave (5 days, after 1 year of service), Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days annually), $20,000 Life Insurance policy, Short-Term Disability, Military leave (5 days). Possible paid mileage.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Long-Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Account, Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA) 403B.
• Pension Plan, no employee contribution
• Fun monthly events and contests. Regularly scheduled team building opportunities, Holiday parties, Picnic.
• Work Environment:  regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor, opportunity to serve on employee committee.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s Mission

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work preferred, or 2 years nonprofit/social services experience, preferably with housing or homeless program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. We are willing to train the right candidate!
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to HR Coordinator, Lori Banfield, by fax to 614.221.1896 or by email to lori.banfield@use.salvationarmy.org or by mail to 966 E Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205.  No telephone calls please.

Deadline: July 17, 2023

In compliance with US Government regulations, The Salvation Army affirms that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.