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Job description
Now Hiring: Housing Placement Case Manager, Westland Family Center
Location: Westland, MI
Status: Full-Time
Wage: Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
Schedule: As needed, Monday - Friday
Help Families Find More Than Housing. Help Them Find Hope.
At Samaritas, we believe every family deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to build a brighter future. As a Housing Placement Case Manager at our Family Center, you'll play a critical role in helping families overcome barriers, secure stable housing, and achieve long-term independence.
If you're passionate about advocacy, community engagement, and empowering families through life-changing support, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Why Samaritas?
Samaritas is a Michigan-based, faith-driven human services organization dedicated to serving people where they are and helping them become all they were meant to be. Every day, our team members make a tangible difference in the lives of children, families, older adults, refugees, and individuals facing housing insecurity.
When you join Samaritas, you become part of a mission larger than yourself.
Be the rock someone can lean on. #BeTheRock
What You'll Do
As a Housing Placement Case Manager, you'll provide comprehensive case management services to families transitioning from our Family Center into stable, affordable housing.
In This Role, You Will:
Build trusting relationships with families through strength-based and trauma-informed case management.
Conduct intake assessments, establish goals, develop housing plans, and monitor progress toward successful housing placement.
Help families identify and overcome barriers that impact housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Connect residents with critical community resources, social services, and support programs.
Educate residents on available services and assist with applications and required documentation.
Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and resident records in accordance with program requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate data entry within the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Meet regularly with residents to evaluate progress, provide encouragement, and adjust housing plans as needed.
Facilitate financial literacy education and budgeting strategies that support long-term housing success.
Advocate on behalf of residents with landlords, community agencies, service providers, and housing partners.
Collaborate with KidZone early education staff and other service providers to support the entire family's well-being.
Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary meetings to identify solutions and share resources.
Conduct monthly aftercare visits and follow-up support to help families maintain housing stability and prevent future homelessness.
Represent Samaritas at community events, outreach activities, resource fairs, and networking opportunities.
What Makes You Successful
You are compassionate, resourceful, and driven by a desire to help families create lasting change. You thrive in a role that combines advocacy, problem-solving, relationship building, and community engagement.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
A collaborative approach to helping individuals achieve meaningful goals.
Knowledge of community resources and housing-related services.
Compassion, patience, and cultural sensitivity when supporting families experiencing crisis.
Experience using Microsoft Office and database systems, including HMIS or similar software.
Education & Qualifications
Required Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
Preferred One or more years of experience in human services, community services, or case management.
Experience working with families, adults, or individuals experiencing crisis, homelessness, or housing instability.
Additional Requirements Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Reliable personal transportation.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to travel locally to resident homes and community partner locations as needed.
The Impact You'll Make
Every housing placement represents more than a new address. It represents stability, security, opportunity, and a fresh start for a family in need.
At Samaritas, you'll help families navigate one of the most challenging chapters of their lives and celebrate with them as they move toward a stronger future.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help families move from crisis to stability, one home at a time.
Samaritas. Be the Rock. #BeTheRock
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Worksite address
westland, MI, 48186, US
Who can apply
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