Case Manager with a Community Health Worker certification

Job Title: Case Manager with a Community Health Worker certification. (CCHW)

Reports to: Director of Housing Programs

Location: Providence, RI (On-site at Haus of Codec and in the field)

Status: Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)

Compensation: $24.75/hour

About Haus of Codec

Haus of Codec is a mission-driven organization working to end transition-aged youth homelessness in Providence through housing, arts, and workforce development. We prioritize support for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth, providing safe housing, creative outlets, and holistic care.

Position Summary

Part-Time Case Manager with a Community Health Worker certification (CCHW) is a key support role focused on improving the wellbeing of transition-aged youth participating in Haus of Codec’s Rapid ReHousing program (RRH). This position combines traditional case management with a public health lens, helping clients navigate healthcare, housing, and social services while also promoting safe and healthy living conditions.

You’ll work closely with clients who live in their own apartments to set and achieve health and wellness goals, connect them to services, and build community through outreach and engagement. A major part of this role includes conducting direct outreach and being a familiar, trusted presence at community sites and events.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Client Support

  • Conduct intakes and develop individualized service plans

  • Assist clients with housing navigation, job search, education, and public benefits

  • Support access to primary care, behavioral health, and other community services

  • Document progress and maintain case files using internal systems

  • Participate in regular check-ins and care coordination meetings

  • Attend apartment viewings and provide logistical support when needed

Health & Community Advocacy

  • Promote awareness of how the physical and social environment impacts health

  • Help clients set and work toward personal health-related goals

  • Connect residents to resources through the Healthy Communities Office, Arts & Health initiatives, and Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI)

  • Engage clients with activities that build community and resilience

Outreach & Partnerships

  • Conduct regular outreach shifts at partner sites to build relationships and trust with youth and staff

  • Serve as a liaison with community health and housing partners

  • Share client needs and community opportunities across organizations

  • Attend CHWARI meetings and contribute to peer learning and resource sharing

Crisis Response & Client Advocacy

  • Provide timely support in crisis situations

  • Advocate for clients with service providers, landlords, and public agencies

  • Model trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches

Qualifications

Required

  • CHW Certification (CHWARI CORE) or enrollment in a CHW program

  • Fluency in Spanish and English (verbal and written)

  • Experience in case management, community outreach, healthcare, or social services

  • Passion for youth empowerment, especially within LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Comfort supporting individuals with mental health or substance use challenges

  • Competency using Google Workspace and general office tools

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on-site/in the field

Preferred

  • Experience living in or serving public housing communities

  • Bilingual in additional languages (e.g., Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole)

  • Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Work Culture & Expectations

  • Flexible scheduling with some evening or weekend availability required

  • Self-starters and community-minded folks encouraged to apply

  • Staff attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development trainings

  • Deep respect for confidentiality, cultural humility, and harm reduction

Commitment to Equity

Haus of Codec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or immigration status.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter that that details how you meet the requirements of the job with 2-3 references contact information to info@hausofcodec.org with the subject line “Case Manager (CHW)”.