Job Description
~Hope for Veterans Program~
Shift: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Assisting veterans with finding affordable, Safe and stable permanent housing in the community upon discharge from the Hope for Veterans Program.
-Provides non-clinical case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, etc.
-Provide supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services
-Support veterans in their recovery through psychoeducation groups, housing search and placement, and linkage to community-based services
-Develop Individual Recovery Plans (IRP) with veterans that adhere to VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
-Provides housing search services and support to all veterans with an upcoming discharge date.
-Provides advocacy, linkage, and referrals for permanent housing. May meet with veterans in the community in the course of service delivery.
-Acts as a mediator between veteran and landlords, realtors, real estate brokers, housing authority personnel, and any other housing professionals.
-Develops and nurtures relationships with landlords invested in supporting veterans. Liaison with other community and governmental agencies, landlords, real estate agents, and real estate brokers.
-Assists veterans with applications for housing subsidies and/or rental assistance.
-Assists veterans with coordinating move in and securing necessary household essentials through low cost connections.
-Function as a team member including emergency shift coverage, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers’ duties as needed.
-Transports veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious and responsible manner.
-Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience including experience as a veteran; OR a High School diploma and four years of related work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
-1-year of prior experience in housing services required, preferably in working with veterans.
-Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.