Job Description
~Bringing Veterans Home~
Hybrid position in Parsippany, NJ
Assisting veterans and their families with finding affordable, safe, and stable permanent housing in the community within the Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) Program.
-Develops relationships with landlords, realtors, brokers, and property managers.
-Work directly with veterans in identifying and securing suitable housing.
-Conduct housing searches for applicants; Assist veterans with housing applications.
-Meet with participants in community settings such as shelters, jails, hospitals, and private residences.
-Prepare households for successful tenancy utilizing their voucher, including explaining the requirements of their lease, local tenant laws, and expectations for successful tenancy.
-Coordinate closely with other components such as rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and DCA’s Housing Authority to ensure a smooth transition for veterans into permanent housing.
-Collaborate closely with landlords and case managers to mediate landlord-tenant issues and ensure successful tenancies.
-Provide ongoing support to both veterans and landlords to ensure housing stability.
-Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records.
-Provides advocacy, linkage, and referrals for permanent housing.
-Acts as a mediator between veteran/family and landlords, realtors, real estate brokers, housing authority personnel, property managers, and any other housing professionals.
-Acts as liaison between HUD-VASH staff and veteran.
-Works collaboratively with VA staff.
-Tracks referral, intake and enrollment activities in the electronic health record.
-Transports, as needed, veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious, and responsible manner.
-Implements fire and life safety standards.
-Attends and organizes outreach events in the community.
Qualifications:
-Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health, Human Services, or a related discipline.
-3 years administrative experience in a human service or related setting.
-Knowledge of veterans’ issues, mental illness, addiction, and PTSD.
-Must possess a valid driver’s license; NJ Driver’s license in good standing.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.