Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
Company: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Rapid Rehousing Case Manager Bridge Over Troubled Waters Boston,
MA WHO WE ARE For over 50 years, Bridge Over Troubled Waters has
provided a comprehensive continuum of care for runaway, homeless,
and high-risk youth in Boston, and has been a national model in
providing innovative youth services. Our mission is to transform
the lives of youth through safe, supportive and encouraging
relationships, counseling, housing, and skill-building, to guide
them towards self-sufficiency and achieving their goals. ABOUT THE
ROLE As a Rapid Rehousing Case Manager, you will work in the Rapid
Rehousing Program, a program that offers permanent housing and
support to homeless youth and young adults, ages 18 to 24, many of
whom have never had stable housing and support before. You will
provide support services to residents in the program, helping them
further gain stability and permanent housing, while also connecting
them to other community services, career, and education
opportunities. Through your assessment of housing barriers, you
will determine service needs and work to develop individualized
plans with youth entering the program. Your work with residents
will include providing emotional support, budgeting and life skills
training, job search and job readiness advice, and a range of other
services to help participants integrate into their community.
RESPONSIBILTIES Your work as a Rapid Rehousing Case Manager will
focus on the following: Conduct housing needs assessments of Bridge
residents to connect them to appropriate services. Assess housing
barriers to determine service needs and develop Individualized
Service Plans to guide participants toward long-term permanent
housing and self-sufficiency. Provide case management support and
plans to assist a caseload of 30 participants in achieving
strengths-based and solution-focused goals. Enable program
participants to identify various life skills and develop an
effective referral and service network in the residents’
communities to ensure on-going success in achieving goals and to
ensure that they are housed properly. Maintain individual client
files, including monthly logs and outcome reports, to document all
aspects of case management, assessments, and achievements for
participants. Assist youth with locating substance abuse, mental
health, and other healthcare providers in the community, as based
on continuing needs assessment. Collect and report program data,
including but not limited to, data required for Bridge’s case
management system, Homeless Management Information System, and
funders’ required data. Maintain program records and prepare and
submit monthly program updates. Ensure that all activities,
services and programs through Bridge are conducted in a manner that
is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic
diversity for all Bridge clients. We are seeking compassionate case
managers. Participate in weekly and quarterly program and staff
meetings. Please Note: This job description is not intended to
describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but
rather to give the Case Manager a general sense of the
responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of
the business demands change, so too may the essential functions of
the position. The candidate who accepts this role is expected to be
flexible to meet the changing demands. QUALIFICATIONS It takes a
special person to serve as a team member at Bridge. Before
applying, please consider the following qualifications, skills, and
experiences that we have found lead to success as a Rapid Rehousing
Case Manager. We do not expect candidates to meet all of the
criteria listed below. Reviewing the qualifications can help you to
better understand what will be expected of you as a member of the
team. Two to four years of experience working with vulnerable youth
ages 18 – 24 Bachelor's degree is preferable but not required
Experience working with housing programs Knowledge and
understanding of “Housing First” philosophy and strategies
Knowledge and experience with data collection and management
systems Knowledge of social service, housing support, and basic
benefit systems Capacity to engage youth and provide support,
including advocacy, reducing isolation, problem-solving, listening,
and identification of resources Valid driver’s license required and
continuous clean driver’s record Duties will be performed both in
an office environment and in the field, where program residents
reside. Because program residents have varied schedules, case
management may take place out of regular business hours; a flexible
schedule and ability and willingness to work outside of regular
business hours is essential. SKILLS AND STRENGTHS Comfort and
confidence working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
Enthusiastic about working with homeless transitional youth
population. PAY AND BENEFITS The hourly rate for this position is
$26. Benefits include: Paid time off (sick time, vacation time,
personal time) as well as 13 paid holidays and a birthday holiday
Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(K) with 3% matching of
contributions after 90 days of employment Employer-sponsored
flexible spending accounts, commuter pre-tax benefits, employer
paid short-term disability, long term disability, and life
insurance Ongoing job training, including four off-site half-day
trainings each year PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the
duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, work
at a computer, stand and walk, and must be able to lift /move
weight up to 25 pounds. The employee also must be able to hear and
speak sufficiently to manage phone calls and effectively
communicate/converse with others. The employee must have visual
acuity and cognitive capacity to read, understand, and draft
reports, letters, etc. The noise level is quiet to moderate,
however, the employee must be able to perform in various settings,
including in public spaces and at public events/activities. EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,
cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status,
pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran statu s.
Keywords: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Lynn , Rapid Rehousing Case Manager, Social Services , Boston, Massachusetts