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

Under the guidance of the Director of Client Services, the Housing Specialist works as a member of the SSVF Team to build a network of community organizations, government agencies, and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits, move-in terms, and various other tasks to increase housing options for Veterans Inc. clients and their families.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:

• Develop and maintain relationships with Veteran-friendly landlords and property managers, advocating on behalf of SSVF participants.
• Work with landlords to assess housing, needs, and preferences.
• Liaison with identified collaborating organizations and vendors to mitigate barriers to housing, e.g.: credit, legal issues, rental history.
• Identify apartment, SRO, and other appropriate housing vacancies, and travel to potential placements with participants as needed.
• In coordination with case managers, will review housing plans and ensure they are individualized to be used as a basis for exploring and evaluating housing opportunities.
• Utilize and coordinate housing efforts with Case Managers and Housing Advocates, VA, local Housing Authorities, other programs working with homeless assistance.
• Assist with post-placement housing stabilization referrals via follow-up
• Work with identified veterans who are at risk of homelessness, working with the team to provide homelessness prevention services in the area of housing advocacy.
• Maintain service notes, housing statistics and track successful SSVF services and outcomes.
• Meet weekly with SSVF Team, assisting with other tasks to ensure securing and maintaining housing.
• Perform other SSVF duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Two years' experience in counseling, outreach and case management, and/or services to the homeless, or a related field; or equivalent required.
• Outstanding communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including techniques for positive motivation, handling difficult people, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of veteran and civilian resources available to persons in need of services.

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
• $2,000 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2,000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $2,000 a year in Tuition Reimbursement
• 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 careers@veteransinc.org.

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