SSVF Case Manager

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! S upportive S ervices for V eteran F amilies Program 4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, PLUS MORE! Hybrid position -Must live in one of the following counties: Morris, Passaic or Sussex. A full-time mobile position providing case management services and eligibility screening to veterans in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. Provides case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, advocacy, and liaison with other community and governmental agencies, landlords, real estate agents, and real estate brokers. Provides linkage and referral for mental health, substance abuse, legal, and other service needs. Provides eligibility screening to applicants and collects and maintains accurate and detailed records. Meets with participants in community settings such as shelters, jails, hospitals, and private residences. Documents service delivery accurately and timely while ensuring veteran confidentiality. Enters intake, contact, housing stability plans, temporary financial assistance, and other information in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner. Transports veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious, and responsible manner. Conducts housing inspections to ensure safe and adequate housing for all participants. Attends and organizes outreach events in the community including outreach in encampments, under bridges, outdoors, in shelters, stand-downs, soup kitchens, houses of worship, or other places where the homeless congregate. Functions as a team member by covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers’ duties as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Minimum of 1 year of case management experience, preferably in working with veterans or the homeless. Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record. Must reside locally to the assigned service catchment area. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Hope, Inc.