Residential Services Case Manager
Boston, MA Residential Services
Description

FLSA Status: Non Exempt 

Hourly Range: Low $23.29 per hour      High $25.62 per hour 


Schedule:   In person, Full time 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, scheduled Sunday through Thursday



Job Summary: The Residential Services Case Manager provides direct support to individuals who have transitioned from homelessness into permanent housing. Operating from a Housing First perspective, the Case Manager works closely with residents to help them build skills and access the resources needed for long-term housing stability. Guided by St. Francis House’s Philosophy of Care—person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed—they focus on supporting progress in housing, income, and behavioral health. 



Essential duties / responsibilities:  

  • Welcome new residents and support a smooth transition from homelessness to stable, supportive housing. 
  • Manage a caseload of approximately 30 residents, with about 30% requiring high-level support. 
  • Build proactive relationships through regular outreach to ensure residents are connected to services. 
  • Conduct assessments and develop service plans focused on housing, income, and behavioral health stability. 
  •  Support development of daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, income, nutrition, tenancy). 
  • Use Motivational Interviewing to support residents’ readiness for change. 
  • Collaborate with team and community partners to plan positive resident activities. 
  • Coordinate with internal departments to address behavioral health, income, and basic needs. 
  • Maintain timely, accurate resident records and review caseload regularly. 
  • Monitor participant’s tenancy for early signs of issues (e.g., disputes, rent arrearages, violations) by tenant or landlords and report concerns to supervisor promptly.  
  • Act as liaison with landlords, providers, and other relevant parties as permitted. 
  • Track performance with supervisor to meet participant and agency goals. 
  • Adheres to agency code of conduct. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities: 

  • Highly reliable, proactive, independent, and consistent. 
  • Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care. 
  • Patient and adaptable approach to supporting change; able to recognize strengths/barriers and create holistic, person-centered plans. 
  • Skilled at engaging and supporting diverse individuals, including those with CORI/SORI and behavioral health needs. 
  • Strong communication, advocacy, interpersonal, and customer service skills. 
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Basic understanding of and commitment to taking a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach. 


Education & Experiences: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Further education in a human service field a plus. 
  • Experience with direct service or case management with vulnerable populations. 
  • 1+ years’ experience with people currently or recently experiencing homelessness preferred. 
  • Lived experience with homelessness and/or recovery a plus. 
  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation strongly preferred. 
  • Proficiency in English required; bilingual in Spanish preferred. 


SFH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a   diverse and inclusive workforce where all staff can reach their fullest potential. We welcome everyone who has lived   experience of homelessness and/or recovery, and those who have faced historic barriers to competitive employment, in particular Black, Indigenous, and   People of Color (BIPOC), and those who are multi-lingual or multi-cultural and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.