Program Director/Case Manager, My Place Germantown

Posted by on November 13, 2011

Program Director/Case Manager, My Place Germantown

Posted on: November 2, 2011

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to be in on the ground floor of a new and exciting program in permanent supportive housing for homeless men. As program director/case manager, you will combine your administrative, supervisory, and direct service skills, offering various support services to residents and leading a team of resident advocates, who will be on site 24/7, as well as a visiting nurse. On-call responsibilities will be shared by staff. A property manager will work with you to screen applicants, manage the rents, address tenant issues, and ensure the residence and grounds are well maintained.
The mission of My Place Germantown is to provide an innovative, permanent community-based housing solution for homeless males in the Germantown area of Philadelphia that becomes a model for addressing the problem of homelessness citywide.

Located in East Germantown, My Place Germantown provides 12 efficiency apartments, 2 of which are wheelchair accessible, as well as a community room, rooms for programs, and office space. The recipient of multiple grants, the facility is scheduled to open in early Fall 2010.

Program Director/Case Manager responsibilities:

– Create a caring and supportive environment that contributes to the emotional, physical and mental well-being of the residents;

– Coordinate screening of applicants for housing;

– Assess needs and work with residents and resident advocates to develop individual care plans;

– Supervise a team of resident advocates who will provide day, evening, and weekend support;

– Provide ongoing counseling support to residents and lead support groups;

– Offer opportunities for residents to learn budgeting, and job related skills;

– Make referrals to medical, addiction and recovery treatment and counseling services;

– Connect residents to neighborhood and neighborhood resources;

– Prepare reports to HUD, the Executive Director, and other funding agencies.

Qualifications:

– Masters Degree in Social Work or equivalent

– Minimum two or more years experience in providing administrative, supervisory, and direct service in a residential non-profit setting.

– Experience in working with people who are homeless, formerly homeless, and/or in the fields of mental health/substance use strongly preferred.

– Experience in creating, sustaining and evaluating programs.

– Strong organizational, computer, interpersonal and communication skills

Submit cover letter and resume to maryellengraham@myplacegermantown.org.

Please no phone calls.

We are an equal opportunity employer.