Veteran Resources Specialist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a dedicated Veteran Resources Specialist to provide case management to veteran families at risk of homelessness, serving Jackson to the MS Gulf Coast with focus on the Pine Belt service area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license. You will assess needs, set collaborative goals, coordinate supports, and document services in EMRs to help veterans achieve permanent housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in behavioral healthcare.
• Reliable transportation to provide community services.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs, set collaborative goals, and plan services.
• Brokers and coordinates supports to achieve permanent housing.
• Document all services in electronic medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Veterans outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Veteran Resources Specialist to provide case management services to veteran families. The Veteran Resources Specialist position plays a vital role in providing case management services to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. In this role, the Veteran Resources Specialist will serve veteran families from Jackson to the MS Gulf Coast, with families from the Pine Belt Mental Health service area being the primary focus.

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Veteran Resources Specialist to provide case management services to veteran families. The Veteran Resources Specialist position plays a vital role in providing case management services to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. In this role, the Veteran Resources Specialist will serve veteran families from Jackson to the MS Gulf Coast, with families from the Pine Belt Mental Health service area being the primary focus.

County: Forrest

City: Hattiesburg

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in behavioral healthcare
• Must have reliable transportation to provide community services
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire

Excellent Communications Skills Required

• Independent work ability
• Veterans encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, collaborative goal setting and service planning, brokering and coordinating supports, follow-up, and other activities necessary to assist with the achievement of permanent housing.
• Documents all services provided in electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.