Case Manager (Hope for Veterans Program)

Community Hope, Inc.; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid-Time Off

Birthday Holiday

Professional environment

Job summary

Community Hope, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to assist veterans in securing stable, community-based housing. You will perform intake, assessments, budget planning, and connect veterans with benefits while developing IRPs aligned with VA guidelines.

The role includes crisis counseling, coordination of housing searches, and linkages to community services, with a focus on improving financial stability and self-determination for veterans in need.

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 preferred, preferably in working with veterans
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-clinical case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, etc.
• Develops Individual Recovery Plans (IRP) with veterans that adhere to VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
• Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Supports veterans in their recovery through psychoeducation groups, housing search and placement, and linkage to community-based services.
• Provides housing search services and support to all veterans with an upcoming discharge date including outreach and advocacy, linkage to benefits and subsidies, coordinates move in and securing necessary household essentials through low cost connections, and discharge planning.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with community providers and landlords invested in supporting veterans.
• 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, as needed, in agency vehicle.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Related field experience

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!

~Hope for Veterans Program~

4 Weeks Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday PLUS MORE!

Shift: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (40 hrs, though one late night per week - typically a 11a-7p or 12-8p shift))

Assisting veterans in our Service Intensive Transitional Housing model in preparing for permanent community-based housing. The Case Manager provides case management and support services to veterans with the goal of improving financial stability, increasing self-determination; developing positive coping strategies; and finding affordable, safe, and stable permanent housing in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provides non-clinical case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, etc.
• Develops Individual Recovery Plans (IRP) with veterans that adhere to VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
• Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Supports veterans in their recovery through psychoeducation groups, housing search and placement, and linkage to community-based services.
• Provides housing search services and support to all veterans with an upcoming discharge date including outreach and advocacy, linkage to benefits and subsidies, coordinates move in and securing necessary household essentials through low cost connections, and discharge planning.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with community providers and landlords invested in supporting veterans.
• 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, as needed, in agency vehicle.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 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 preferred, 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.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~