Lead Project Manager jobs in Denver, CO

About the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) & CED Law

Our mission

We partner with low-income and working people to build economic and racial equity. We do this by confronting economic abuse and investing in community wealth. We use an ever-evolving set of legal, economic and advocacy tools to challenge and dismantle unjust systems, building quickly towards a world where all people have what they need to live and thrive.

Our Organization

The Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) is a Colorado-based nonprofit. Launched in 2020 as the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, our organization was formed to keep our neighbors housed during the pandemic. Working with clients, we built a “one-stop-shop” approach to eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness prevention that centers the legal and financial needs of housing-insecure families and uses a variety of tools to keep them housed.

Our team now serves more than 1,000 people per month, bringing together housing lawyers, economists, data analysts, policy-experts, organizers, and technologists to serve our clients. In the previous two years, we have distributed more than $100 million in aid and served more than 40,000 Coloradans. We have also contributed to the passage of major legislation to prevent eviction, stop economic abuse, and make credit and life-saving medication cheaper. CEDP’s model has been cited as a best practice by White House, HUD, the Urban Institute, and in the media.

Building on our work to stop evictions, CEDP has further expanded its integrated services model to include disaster response, predatory towing, debt collection, benefit access & navigation, long-term rental assistance, and homelessness response. Similar to CEDP’s work on rental housing, these efforts offer a continuum of care that includes navigation and advisory services, targeted payments, legal support, and the ability to participate in advocacy.

More about the Role:

We are currently searching for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Case Manager Team Lead. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide essential support and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Your primary objective will be to help these individuals maintain or transition into stable housing and improve their overall well-being.

As a Case Manager Team Lead, you will be responsible for developing personalized care plans, coordinating essential services, advocating for clients, supporting team members, leading team huddles, and facilitating the onboarding process for new employees. Your strong background in social work or a related field will be invaluable in fulfilling these responsibilities. Additionally, your excellent communication skills and passion for working in a leadership role will contribute significantly to the success of our team.

In this role you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments: Perform thorough assessments to identify clients' needs, including substance misuse issues, mental health concerns, housing barriers, and other challenges affecting their well-being. 
• Develop individualized care plans: Collaborate with clients to develop detailed care plans that address their specific needs, goals, and preferences. Ensure plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with available resources. 
• Coordinate services and referrals: Connect clients with appropriate community resources, such as substance abuse treatment programs, mental health services, medical care, and vocational training. Coordinate and monitor the provision of these services to ensure continuity of care. 
• Advocate for clients: Serve as a strong advocate for clients, ensuring their rights and needs are respected and met. Collaborate with external agencies, healthcare providers, and housing authorities to secure necessary services and support. 
• Provide counseling and support: Offer ongoing emotional support and guidance to clients, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Utilize evidence-based practices and motivational interviewing techniques to promote positive change. 
• Will Maintain a reduced caseload of 20 clients, with capacity to provide additional coverage as necessary
• Monitor progress and outcomes: Regularly assess clients' progress towards their goals, adjusting care plans as needed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of services provided, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory requirements. 
• Foster community integration: Facilitate access to community resources, social activities, and peer support networks to promote clients' integration into their new housing and broader community. 
• Engage with team leadership in contributing to project improvement and development in team standard work.
• Facilitate daily team huddles, run reporting and maintain meeting documentation.
• Support the team in providing onboarding, training and shadowing assistance to new hires in the Supportive Housing team.

Position Requirements:

• Combination of education and 2 years of experience working with homelessness population can supplement our preference of a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, or mental health challenges. 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment and mental health.  
• Familiarity with community resources, housing programs, and support services for homeless individuals. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds. 
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to effectively handle a caseload and meet deadlines. 
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations. 
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping. 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and client transportation.

Additional Details:

• Candidates must reside in Colorado, ideally within the greater Denver Metro area. The position includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), and 401k.
• A competitive salary of $62,500 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by April 7, 2024
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by April 15, 2024
• As in-person work is sometimes required, all employees at CEDP & CED Law are expected to maintain current vaccination status in keeping with CDC recommendations.
• CEDP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.