Housing Specialist I at Abacus – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Title: Housing Specialist I – EHV Case Manager (Req. #39326)

Job Locations: City of Virginia Beach, Housing Resource Center – 104 N. Witchduck Rd.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pay Rate: $20.58/hour.

Job Duties:

The Emergency Housing Voucher Program Case Manager in the Homeless Services Division will work with the Homeless Programs Unit, providing direct services and intensive case management services for program participants.

• Perform intake assessments for families.
• Process applications for program eligibility.
• Provide comprehensive case management services for assigned clients including but not limited to connections to mainstream resources, housing, employment/education, health, mental health treatment, and substance abuse services, and social and community integration.

Ensure thorough documentation is complete, accurate, verified, and updated in paper and/or electronic systems as required.

• Communicate participant progress to the Program Manager through daily log.
• Intervene in client crises.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human Services or other related field preferred or a combination of experience and education.
• Experience working with mentally ill, formerly homeless people.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team building and coaching skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Familiarity with web-based database systems is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Apply Today – Gain Access to Immediate Employment Opportunities!

Join the Abacus family of more than 27,000 employees assigned to top-rated clients, nationally.

Why Abacus?

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Excellent Culture
• Meaningful Employment
• Potential for Growth

When you apply, your experience may be considered across business verticals:

• Abacus Staffing – Multi-Client General Staffing
• Abacus Solution Group – Professional Placement
• Harrison Richard Group – Accounting & Finance
• Abacus Security Services

Employment opportunities include a wide range of placement options: project-based, temporary to permanent hire, part-time, contract-basis, direct hire and on-demand placement.

Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in this position
• Flexibility to align your experience with a broad range of assignments
• Meet physical, aptitude, educational and minimum experience criteria