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Community Hope, Inc. Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ $27.00 per hour
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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!


~Bringing Veterans Home~


4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, PLUS MORE! 


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.

-Knowledge of or training in substance use, mental health, homelessness, or human services.

-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.

Community Hope, Inc. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
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