Case Manager, Housing First, Limerick (Full Time)
This role involves working as part of a Housing First Case Management Service to deliver a 'Housing First' approach to individuals experiencing long-term homelessness in Limerick City.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work to the principles and fidelity of housing first
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives of the Genio Housing First Intensive Case Management Service
* Provide a safe, welcoming environment for clients that are out of home/or at risk
* Establish trusting relationships with clients who are living on the streets or in temporary accommodation
* Undertake assessments and support planning with clients using the Care and Case Management system
* Develop methods, structures, and relationships to support the client with their individual housing, welfare rights, and entitlements
Requirements:
* Qualification in social care at degree level, youth work, or related discipline
* Experience of working with customers who are or have been homeless
* Knowledge and understanding of homelessness and issues that affect people who are or have been homeless
* Flexibility
About Us:
We are driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. It is a failure of society that creates victims out of ordinary people and robs them of their potential. It can be prevented and solved but is allowed to continue, undermining society.
What We Offer:
* Top up Maternity Benefit up to 22 weeks
* Top up Paternity leave up to 8 days
* Education Policy - provision of financial support for upskilling/qualifications
* Paid expenses
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual Leave – 25 days
* Defined Contribution – 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
* EAP – Employee assistance programme – staff counselling
* Death in Service benefit – 3 times salary