Housing manager Job at Willis Dady Homeless Services, Cedar Rapids, IA

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  • Willis Dady Homeless Services
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Agency Overview : Since 1987, Willis Dady Homeless Services has been working to fulfill our mission of empowering all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy, housing, and employment. Willis Dady offers robust and individualized services through 8 programs to individuals and households experiencing homelessness in Linn County, Iowa. Willis Dady is committed to partnering across sectors/industries to provide the most innovative and comprehensive homeless services in our community.

Position Summary : The Housing Case Manager plays a vital role in helping individuals overcome an episode of homelessness by facilitating access to stable housing through effective case management. This position involves providing consistent case management, offering peer support, making resource referrals, developing actionable goals, advocating for clients, and coordinating necessary services.

Success in this role requires a proactive and solutions-focused approach, exceptional communication skills to engage with both clients and service providers, and expertise in motivational interviewing or similar techniques. The ideal candidate demonstrates ethical conduct, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to empowering individuals with significant barriers to self-sufficiency.

This full-time role (40 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $20.19/hour and a competitive benefits package: 75% health premium covered by the agency, dental and vision plans, 3% Simple IRA match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, personal days, flexible scheduling, and a 30-day paid sabbatical after five years of employment. Willis Dady is a federal student loan forgiveness qualifying agency. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the agency. Shelter Case Manager must have a reliable vehicle and scheduling flexibility to meet client and program needs.

To Apply : Please submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to Valerie Lammers at valerie@willisdady.org. Interested applicants may also call for more information at: 319-362-7555. Applications are now being accepted and interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the job is filled. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Requirements: The Housing Case Manager must be self-driven and motivated to help households experiencing homelessness obtain and maintain housing. Previous experience working with high barrier populations or people experiencing homelessness is strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $20.19 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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