Housing Retention Case Manager

Veterans Inc. the largest provider of services to veterans and their families throughout New England is looking for a professional that is highly motivated and goal oriented to fill the Housing Retention Case Manager position and become a valued member of Veterans Inc. team!

The services provided by this position will be focused on veterans who are exiting or have exited Residential Programs and transitioned into a permanent housing placement. Services will include home visits to monitor housing stability as well as coordinating educational activities regarding meal planning tenant responsibilities use of public transportation use of community resources financial management and more. The services are time-limited to 6 months with extensions in some circumstances.

This individual would be based out of our New Britain CT location. This position requires frequent travel all duties would be performed throughout the designated territorys surrounding cities and towns.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

Outreach: Provide direct services to veterans through coordinated and safe settings and outreach sites. Establish and maintain a resource and referral network to include linkages with housing and resource service providers homeless service providers employment service providers veterans service providers veterans service organizations municipal veterans agents the US Department of Veterans Affairs and others as appropriate. Provide program awareness information and orientation activities to members of the referral network. Develop a helping and supportive relationship with veteran clients and their families as needed in order to assist clients with service needs and with the goal of supporting independent living to maintain stable permanent housing

Assessment: Conduct pre-screening of veteran referrals. Conduct evaluation assessment of all veteran clients identified as eligible Collect required program specific documentation. Maintain audit ready client files as required. Develop and implement a mutually agreed upon Employability Development and Housing Stability Plans as appropriate.

Support and Referral: Refer direct services to veterans tailored to meet each veterans unique needs by utilizing and growing Veterans Inc.s existing area network of linkages with housing and resource service providers homeless service providers employment service providers veterans service providers veterans service organizations municipal veterans agents the US Department of Veterans Affairs and others as appropriate both to identify potential clients and to leverage resources in support of clients.

Case Management: Provide direct and indirect resources and services available pertaining to needs addressed by the veteran. Knowledge of the local housing market in the service area; knowledge of federal state and local laws regarding housing and tenancy; the ability to interpret leases housing laws and regulations (along with the ability to communicate them to clients). Routinely monitor and notate level of progress and goals. Provide timely follow up and follow through practices.

Service Coordination: Provide assistance to veterans in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits such as health care services daily living services personal financial planning services transportation fiduciary and payee services legal services child care housing counseling services employment and training opportunities and temporary financial assistance as appropriate. Regularly collaborate with team and managers to provide & receive feedback on the progress of clients to ensure quality of program delivery and ensure individual professional development towards program/personal goals.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work or other related field required. Military experience could be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of two years experience in Employment Training Vocational Rehabilitation Recruitment Counseling Outreach/and or Services to the Homeless or related field is required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.
  
  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time employees includes:

• BCBS Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

For more information or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail email or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed emailed or faxed cover letter resume and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact .

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.