BVH - Case Manager

Community Hope, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

Birthday holiday

Paid lunch

More benefits

Job summary

Community Hope, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Bringing Veterans Home program in Parsippany, NJ. The role provides case management, eligibility screening, and linkages to housing and supportive services for veterans in need.

The position is hybrid, with field outreach and community-based visits, including travel in agency vehicles. A bachelor's degree and 1 year of case management experience with veterans or homelessness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1 year of case management experience, preferably with veterans or the homeless.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and supportive services including intake, assessment, housing identification and stabilization, rent and move-in assistance (financial).
• Provides linkage and referral for mental health, substance abuse, legal, and other service needs.
• Provides eligibility screening to applicants and collects and maintains accurate and detailed records.
• Meets with participants in community settings and conducts outreach in shelters, encampments, and other locations.
• Transports veterans as needed in agency vehicles.
• Enters information into the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Functions as a team member by covering shifts and duties as needed.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Community Hope is looking for full-time Case Manager for our Bringing Veterans Home program.

4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, Paid Lunch, PLUS MORE!

Will be providing case management services and eligibility screening to veterans in the Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) Program.

Hybrid position

• Provides case management and supportive services including intake, assessment, housing identification and stabilization, rent and move-in assistance (financial), budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, advocacy, and liaison with other community and governmental agencies, landlords, real estate agents, and real estate brokers.
• Provides linkage and referral for mental health, substance abuse, legal, and other service needs.
• Provides eligibility screening to applicants and collects and maintains accurate and detailed records.
• Meets with participants in community settings such as motels, shelters, meal sites, libraries, transit hubs, jails, hospitals, vehicles, private residences and other outdoor or unsafe locations.
• Enters intake, contact, housing stability plans, temporary financial assistance, and other information in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Transports veterans, as needed in agency vehicles.
• Attends and organizes outreach events in the community including outreach in encampments, under bridges, outdoors, in shelters, stand downs, soup kitchens, houses of worship, or other places where the homeless congregate.
• Documents service delivery accurately and timely while ensuring veteran confidentiality.
• Functions as a team member by covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers’ duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1 year of case management experience, preferably in working with veterans or the homeless.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

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