Case Manager

HELP USA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Case Manager to support homeless veterans in HELP USA transitional housing under the VA Grant per Diem program in Las Vegas. The role includes intake, assessments, and developing an independent living plan, plus advocacy for VA benefits, Social Security, and other public supports.

The position focuses on identifying barriers to housing stability, applying a solution-based approach, and preparing housing stability plans guiding veterans toward permanent housing and

Qualifications

• Initial intake interviews and assessments to determine needs.
• Advocacy for VA benefits, Public Assistance, Social Security, and other public benefits.
• Identify barriers to housing stability and apply solution-based actions.
• Develop housing stability plans with steps toward permanent housing.
• Liaise with agencies and maintain a network of resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial intake interviews and assessments and developing an independent living plan.
• Providing advocacy for public benefits including VA benefits, Public Assistance, Social Security, etc.
• Identifying barriers and challenges that veterans face and utilizing a solution-based approach to effectively resolve issues that threaten housing stability.
• Preparing housing stability plans with a path to permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
• Serving as liaison with appropriate agencies and programs and maintaining a network of resources.

Skills

Case management

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Housing placement

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program: Las Vegas | 1455 North Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

What You’ll Do

HELP USA is seeking a Case Manager to provide services and referrals to homeless veterans who reside in HELP USA transitional housing under the Veteran Administration Grant per Diem Program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting initial intake interviews and assessments and developing an independent living plan.
• Providing advocacy for public benefits including VA benefits, Public Assistance, Social Security, etc.
• Identifying barriers and challenges that veterans face and utilizing a solution-based approach to effectively resolve issues that threaten housing stability.
• Preparing housing stability plans with a path to permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
• Serving as liaison with appropriate agencies and programs and maintaining a network of resources and contacts.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field OR equivalent experience and skills.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by the homeless veteran population and the supportive services available to successfully achieve the goal of permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
• Prior experiences in case management, assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and housing placement preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of team concepts preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license preferred.
• Computer literate specifically with Microsoft applications required.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

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