Housing Case Manager (PSH)
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) | Weekdays with occasional evenings/weekends
Organization: Vita Nova, Inc.
Why Join Vita Nova?
Join a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to ending youth homelessness and empowering young people to achieve safe, stable, and independent lives. At Vita Nova, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment grounded in trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and the belief that every young adult deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Position Summary:
Vita Nova is seeking a compassionate and resourceful Housing Case Manager to support implement and administer its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program for young adults with documented disabilities who are experiencing homelessness. Using a trauma-informed approach, the Housing Case Manager partners with program participants to develop individualized case plans, provide intensive housing-focused case management and life skills training, coordinate community resources, and provide support for the achievement of housing stability, improved social and emotional well-being, and pathways toward self-sufficiency.
This position works both in the office and throughout the community, and includes occasional evening, weekend, and rotational on-call responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive case management and develop individualized service plans focused on housing stability and goal achievement
- Facilitate individual and group life skills training to promote self-sufficiency
- Connect youth to community resources, including physical and mental healthcare, substance abuse services, education, employment, and social supports
- Maintain accurate client documentation, case notes, and program data within HMIS and agency systems
- Conduct assessments, monitor participant progress, and support crisis intervention and safety planning
- Provide transportation to appointments and community-based services as needed
- Participate in community partnerships and outreach efforts supporting homeless and disconnected youth
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field required
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and young adults with disabilities, including mental health and substance use disorders, preferred
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Youth Development practices
- Ability to identify community resources and assist youth with housing, employment, and life skills development
- Strong crisis intervention, case management, documentation, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced community setting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to document services in HMIS
- Reliable transportation with a valid FL driver's license and ability to join company insurance policy
- Ability to pass drug screen and a Level 2 background check through DCF Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com(Existing DCF Exemption Waivers will be considered)
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay with annual Cost of Living Adjustments
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision with significant employer contributions, including 100% employer-paid plan options
- Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, PTO days, sick & vacation accruals, and birthday leave
- Retirement Planning: Option to participate in 401(k) plan after one year of employment
Apply today and help change the path for young adults facing homelessness