Housing Program Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

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Community Hope is looking for full-time Housing Case Manager for our Hope for Veterans Program. 

Assisting veterans with finding affordable, safe, and stable permanent housing in the community upon discharge from the Hope for Veterans Program. Flexible hours, including evenings and an ability to travel within the service delivery areas are required. 

• Provides non-clinical case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, etc.
• Provide supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services
• Support veterans in their recovery through psychoeducation groups, housing search and placement, and linkage to community-based services
• Develop Individual Recovery Plans (IRP) with veterans that adhere to VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
• Provides housing search services and support to all veterans with an upcoming discharge date.
• Provides advocacy, linkage, and referrals for permanent housing. May meet with veterans in the community in the course of service delivery.
• Acts as a mediator between veteran and landlords, realtors, real estate brokers, housing authority personnel, and any other housing professionals.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with landlords invested in supporting veterans. Liaison with other community and governmental agencies, landlords, real estate agents, and real estate brokers.
• Assists veterans with applications for housing subsidies and/or rental assistance.
• Assists veterans with coordinating move in and securing necessary household essentials through low cost connections.
• 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 in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious and responsible manner.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records. 

Qualifications:

• BA in Social Work, Psychology or a related field preferred but not required; work experience will be strongly considered
• 1-year of prior experience in housing services required, preferably in working with veterans
  
• Prior experience in community outreach, marketing, or communication preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• 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.~