Veterans Housing & Recovery Case Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks Paid-Time Off!

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to assist veterans in transition housing and permanent community-based housing.

You will perform non-clinical case management, from intake to IRP development, and provide supportive counseling to improve financial stability and self-determination. The role includes housing search and linkage to benefits, collaboration with community providers, and ensuring timely documentation.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline

Job description

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to assist veterans in transition housing and permanent community-based housing.

You will perform non-clinical case management, from intake to IRP development, and provide supportive counseling to improve financial stability and self-determination. The role includes housing search and linkage to benefits, collaboration with community providers, and ensuring timely documentation.