Veteran Support & Housing Case Manager

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

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems Inc seeks a committed SSVF Case Manager to support veterans and families, ensuring access to essential resources and services across multiple regions. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, housing stability, and care coordination to promote veteran well-being.

Starting pay for new hires is between $44,400 and $50,575 annually. The organization values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants who may not meet every requirement to apply and discuss possibilities

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.
• Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Enter data accurately and update SSVF databases.
• Provide services identified in the Housing Stability Plan for veterans, aligned with program requirements.
• Advocate for trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented treatment.
• Facilitate outreach, referrals, and linkage to community resources for veterans and their families.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service and maintain a positive program reputation.
• Participate in meetings, program development, and provide support to team members as needed.
• Consult Chestnut staff and community providers regarding referrals and progress.
• Attend events such as Veteran Fairs and job fairs and conduct street outreach to locate eligible veterans.
• Maintain SSVF Veteran Charts, advocate for housing stability, and demonstrate leadership as assigned.

Education

High school diploma + 15 years experience in human services/health care/military service

Bachelor's degree in a related field + 10 years of experience or Master's degree in a related area

Military veterans or spouses/other immediate family members of military veterans preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR experience

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems Inc seeks a committed SSVF Case Manager to support veterans and families, ensuring access to essential resources and services across multiple regions. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, housing stability, and care coordination to promote veteran well-being.

Starting pay for new hires is between $44,400 and $50,575 annually. The organization values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants who may not meet every requirement to apply and discuss possibilities