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SUMMARY:.The Lead Case Manager will organize, monitor, assist and ensure that all delivered services by the Case Management team meet the needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with families and individuals experiencing homelessness to help them establish housing goals and obtain independent housing.
• Develops SMART Goals with individuals/families and updates progress via Service Plans on a monthly basis
• Provides linkages and referrals to individuals and families as appropriate to support goals identified in Service Plans
• Provides clients with appropriate housing opportunities.
• Assists clients with navigating the administrative bureaucracy surrounding housing, such as obtaining necessary paperwork and completing required applications and forms.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with landlords and property management companies to facilitate better identification of available housing opportunities.
• Ensures required case management documentation and forms are collected and completed correctly and accurately
• Ensures all data entry is completed accurately and correctly within the expected timelines in all required databases (HMIS, AWARDS)
• Routinely reviews client charts for program compliance to ensure audit readiness
• Creates case notes, track, and monitor clients progress to provide support and ensure their housing goals are met.
• Works with property owners and representatives to obtain required documents in support of financial assistance requests.
• Views, inspects, and evaluates potential housing locations to ensure they are well-maintained and appropriate for client habitation.
• Program Specific: Travels as required.
• Obtain/Maintain required certification, such as CADC or NCRS.