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Tedford Housing Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager in Brunswick, Maine
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P.O. Box 958, Brunswick, Maine 04011-0958 ? Office 207-729-1161 ? Fax 207-725-7626
info@tedfordhousing.org ? www.tedfordhousing.org ? facebook.com/tedfordhousing
Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager
Hiring Bonus of \$500! Bonus to be paid upon successful completion of 90-day introductory period.
Tedford Housing is looking for a dynamic, self-directed case manager to join our case management team as a Homeless
Outreach & Prevention Case Manager.
The Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager is an integral part of the Tedford team. Functioning both
independently and in small teams, the Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager provides the right candidate a
variety of work settings and ways to assist those in need. The position works to prevent homelessness from occurring
through short-term case management and collaboration with other community-based resources, as well as providing
case management to households experiencing homelessness by assisting them in accessing shelter or directly securing
permanent housing.
For over 30 years, Tedford Housing has been empowering people to move from homelessness to home. Tedford
Housings vision is for all people of Southern Mid Coast Maine to have safe, affordable housing and access to the health,
human, and community services needed to maintain a stable home. This is an exciting time for Tedford as we move
forward and embark on a plan to build a new facility to house our emergency adult and family shelters and bring
together our case management staff. We are excited for the future of Tedford and hope you will join us!
Typical duties of the Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform all tasks necessary to enroll and provide services to households experiencing homelessness through
Emergency Services & Housing Assistance Program (ESHAP) and/or Targeted Case Management (TCM), from
conducting assessments and developing plans to maintaining client records and doing data entry as needed for
TCM billing and ESHAP audit and quarterly reviews.
Connect clients with appropriate community resources and assist clients with obtaining necessary documentation
to overcome barriers and move towards the ultimate goal of permanent housing.
Support client transition plans and goals through discussion and problem solving.
Connect clients to appropriate housing vouchers, area landlords and property management companies through
their housing search.
Attend community resource meetings and represent Tedford in Lincoln County through services coordinated with
the Ecumenical Homeless Prevention Council.
Work with clients and handle paperwork for security deposit and rental assistance using available agency
funding.
The Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager should be a well-organized and energetic team player with good
judgement and the ability to work independently and to effectively engage a diverse range of clients and community
stakeholders.
P.O. Box 958, Brunswick, Maine 04011-0958 ? Office 207-729-1161 ? Fax 207-725-7626
info@tedfordhousing.org ? www.tedfordhousing.org ? facebook.com/tedfordhousing
The successful candidate will be a self-directed and seasoned case manager, with a strong understanding of
MaineCare Section 13 and/or the Maine Housing ESHAP program (or similar), and the abilities and skills to move
smoothly between responsibilities and assignments.
Homeless Outreach & Prevention Case Manager qualifications:
Four-year degree in human services or related field preferred (or verified employment on 8/01/2009 as a case
manager under the former subsecti ons of Section 13).
Two or more years of case management experience.
Social service experience; experience working with people with mental illness, substance use disorder and those
experiencing homelessness a plus.
Knowledge of MaineCare and Maine Housing data management and client records documentation (or similar
processes).
Practical knowledge of community resources a plus.
Good organizational skills and ability to track and execute multiple projects.
Valid drivers license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
Benefits Include:
13 Paid Holidays
135 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off in the first year
Health Insurance employer pays 80% for employee only coverage
Dental Insurance employer pays 80% for employee only coverage
Vision Insurance e