Veteran Case Manager: Housing Stability & Outreach

Chestnut Health Systems; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is actively seeking a committed SSVF Case Manager to join our team. This pivotal role entails providing crucial support and guidance to veterans and their families, ensuring access to vital resources and services across multiple regions.

The starting annual salary ranges from $44,400 to $50,575, with additional factors considered such as qualifications and local market conditions. A strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and community outreach guides daily work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with 15 years’ experience in human services, health care, or military service, or a combination thereof.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a related area.
• Prefer military veterans of service or spouses/other immediate family members of military veterans.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry and update SSVF databases in line with program and VA policies.
• Provide services identified in the Housing Stability Plan, aligned with program requirements.
• Advocate for recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care, empowerment and respect.
• Facilitate outreach, referral linkage, and advocacy for community resources.
• Maintain positive interactions with Chestnut and the community to uphold program reputation.
• Attend meetings, contribute to program development, and support team members as needed.
• Provide consultation to Chestnut staff, community providers, families and others regarding referrals and veteran progress.
• Attend events such as Veteran Fairs and job fairs and conduct street outreach to locate eligible veterans.
• Maintain SSVF Veteran Charts and promote housing sustainability; lead as assigned; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Veteran-focused outreach

Communication

Education

High School Diploma + 15 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related area

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR system

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is actively seeking a committed SSVF Case Manager to join our team. This pivotal role entails providing crucial support and guidance to veterans and their families, ensuring access to vital resources and services across multiple regions.

The starting annual salary ranges from $44,400 to $50,575, with additional factors considered such as qualifications and local market conditions. A strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and community outreach guides daily work.