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Housing Care Manager

Empowerment Program provides housing and services to at-risk communities, such as people with disabilities, mental illness, or substance abuse, working from a trauma informed lens. This position is part of a team that coordinates housing services provided to participants of the Empowerment Program. This is a Housing First program for women who were formerly homes. The participants present with varying degrees of intensity. The goal of the program is self-actualization of residents, providing framework for residents to work towards self-sufficiency to the greatest possible extent, recognizing the strengths and limitations of each resident.

 Primary Responsibilities: 

• Become familiar with CHFA, Housing First, and Fair Housing Rules.
• Providing services and support to participants, often in their homes.
• Pursuing and engaging with reluctant participants, in a trauma informed manner.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and detailed documentation on all services provided to residents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with code of ethics. 
• Educate residents about existing or new housing resources and services.
• Maintain mutually respectful, collaborative relationships with staff and resident, acting as a positive team member.
• Assisting with intakes for incoming residents.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance and willingness to transport participants occasionally.
• Applicants with applicable professional or life experience are preferred and are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices and harm reduction models preferred.
• Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services is a plus.
• Experience working with a diverse population required.
• The ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants who are dealing with sobriety, trauma and loss is helpful.

Terms of Employment: 

• The manager will be considered a full-time, exempt employee and will be offered benefits.
• It is the Housing Case Manager’s (HCM) responsibility to notify and seek guidance from the Housing Program Director or Deputy Housing Program Director if at any time they are uncertain of their responsibilities or are unable to fulfill these responsibilities. 
• The HCM is accountable to the Housing Program Director and the Deputy Housing Program Director. 

 
Salary Offered: $50,000 Annually 

Job Posting Closes May 15, 2023
  
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary to ensure program success.
 
****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status****

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Part-Time Residential Staff – On Call Position

Job Overview
The Empowerment Program provides health, housing, and employment and education services to women and transwomen who are involved in the criminal justice system, have been recently released from jail or prison, are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and drug addiction.
Our house is a confidentially located congregate living house for 18-22 women Denver.  This is an on-call, part-time position providing coverage as needed on weekdays, weekends, and overnight coverage.
 
Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain safety and security by monitoring all general access areas.
• Enforce the house rules as outlined in the handbook.
• Arm the security system each night at curfew and turn it off in the morning.
• Notify the Housing Manager of maintenance or safety/security concerns.
• Intervene in crises, respond to emergencies, and initiate action as required, including contact with emergency response systems.
• Email significant events to the housing team and maintain daily logbook.
• Create and monitor daily chore assignments.

Position Qualifications:

• Lived experience is helpful.
• One year of direct residential experience, preferred. 
• Commitment to helping homeless and formerly homeless women to regain and maintain independence.
• Those with a history of homelessness or involvement in the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to maintain effective communication with staff and tenants.
• Patience and ability to deescalate stressful, difficult situations.
• Clear understanding of personal boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse types of people.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook.
• Understanding Trauma Informed care and Harm Reduction is useful.
• QMAP, CPR/FA, and Mental Health 101 certification desired, but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks including climbing stairs, sitting, standing, bending, possibly light lifting, moving throughout the house, and responding to emergencies.
• Must be able to work occasional overnights.
• All other duties as assigned

 
Hourly Wages: $17.29
 
****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status****