Employment

Work with us.

A career at miriam’s house is a decision to make a difference.

We are fiercely committed to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives for our vulnerable neighbors. Through our work, we remove barriers to stable housing and provide access to supports. We believe that everyone deserves housing and that every person can be successfully housed. Each person served through our programs is treated with dignity and is considered the expert on their own life.

Through our work, we embody our values:

Innovation: We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity, and forward thinking to implement solutions to homelessness

Integrity: We demand transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in all aspects of our work

Excellence: We strive to be the absolute best in our field through training, education, and listening to the voices of the people we serve

Inclusion: We insist on a culture of equity, inclusion, and dignity for all, especially for the most vulnerable in our community

Collaboration: We believe in the value of working with others and achieving together what may not be possible alone

This work is hard, but together we are making a difference every day in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. If you are committed to making an impact in the Lynchburg community, a career at Miriam’s House is for you.

The workplace culture at Miriam’s House is fast-paced, collaborative, and solutions-focused. Among its varied portfolio of programs, Miriam’s House provides both on-site and scattered-site supportive housing to chronically homeless individuals, rapid re-housing to families and youth, a street outreach program and oversight of the homeless response system in Central Virginia.

At Miriam’s House, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values fairness and equity in compensation. As part of our dedication to supporting our employees’ financial well-being and recognizing their contributions, we strive to ensure that each member of our team receives compensation that aligns with industry standards and reflects their skills, experience, and responsibilities. By offering salaries that are in line with industry standards, we aim to attract and retain top talent while promoting a culture of fairness and respect within our organization. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we are committed to supporting their professional success and well-being.

Miriam’s House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. If you are interested in employment at Miriam’s House and meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply as directed in each job description below.

HOUSING CASE MANAGER

This position will work within the rapid re-housing program, Community First, to provide direct service to homeless families with children and unaccompanied youth. Services focus on assisting the households with attaining and maintaining permanent housing. The Housing Case Manager is responsible for program enrollment, conducting assessments, and assisting clients with finding affordable housing within the community. The Housing Case Manager provides home-based case management to formerly homeless families living in private rental housing scattered throughout the community. Case management is aimed at ensuring housing stability by providing wraparound services, tenancy supports, and referrals to benefits and community resources.

The position requires creative problem-solving and excellent advocacy skills to liaise between clients and a variety of systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse and highly vulnerable populations. Ideally this applicant will have a strong knowledge of the Housing First model, an awareness of mainstream benefits and supports in the community and the ability to assertively serve those in need. The candidate must have reliable transportation as services primarily take place in a community setting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field

• Two years’ experience providing case management services

• Experience working with homeless population, preferred

• Previous home based case management experience preferred

• Experience in mental health and substance abuse services strongly preferred

• Knowledge of housing market and landlord expectations

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week (9am – 5pm) salaried position. The starting salary range for this position is $41,367 - $44,676 depending on experience and includes highly-competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, pension, paid family leave, life insurance, and disability insurance.

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter/email and resume to: employment@miriamshouse.org