Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
The New London Homeless Hospitality Center (NLHHC) seeks a full-time Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Case Manager to work within our Intensive Services Department. The PSH Case Manager will help our Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program achieve long-term housing stability and independence. PSH is designed to help formerly homeless individuals with a history of chronic homelessness—often accompanied by co-occurring challenges such as severe mental illness, substance use disorders, or physical disabilities.
Location: New London, East Lyme, and East Hartford, CT
Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday
Compensation: $20-22 per hour; mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
What You’ll Do:
- Travel to independent client apartments across scattered locations and conduct regular face-to-face home visits. Refer individuals to community resources and support.
- Complete initial orientation and assessments for new participants. Compile and organize all eligibility/other required paperwork in individual case files.
- Work effectively with assigned participants to create client-centered, individualized service plans focusing on their personal goals, and implement those plans.
- Properly record all services and referrals in accordance with NLHHC policy.
- Assist clients in applying for and maintaining government entitlements, disability benefits, food stamps, public assistance, and rental assistance paperwork.
- Coach clients on lease compliance, paying rent on time, unit upkeep, neighbor relations, and reporting property maintenance needs to landlords.
- When necessary, provide support to property managers and landlords with completing required paperwork, resolving tenant issues, and advocating for appropriate maintenance.
- Maintain ongoing contact with landlords to identify any issues that could impact housing stability.
- Maintain accurate and updated case files (eligibility, assessments, releases, periodic progress reports, unit reviews, etc.) in accordance with NLHHC policy and DMHAS requirements.
- Participate in case conferences and follow up on issues as decided by the team.
- When necessary, provide crisis intervention support.
What You’ll Bring:
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of CT housing laws and practices, maintaining benefits
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of documentation and file management
Bonus Skills:
- Background in social services
- Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Benefits:
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Health Savings Account deposits
- Flexible work environment
- Technology provided
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Professional development funds
- Family-first employer
How to Apply:
- Send an email to personnel@nlhhc.org with the following:
- Resume
- Please write “FT PSH Case Manager Application” in the email subject line
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.