Homeless Outreach Case Manager Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Homeless Outreach Case Manager 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1504 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System is now seeking a Homeless Outreach Case Manager for an immediate full-time opening. Candidate will be providing services for

Rutherford Co Starting Pay:

38K and up, based on experience.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience working with veterans, their families and/or homeless populations is preferable and having veteran status is preferred. Experience in case management and direct community-based field work is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

(knowledge, skills, and abilities): Knowledge of issues facing veterans and their families and homelessness is required. Knowledge of community resources and an ability to work within communities to develop new resources that assist veterans and their families, excellent communication skills, writing skills and an ability to speak in public is necessary in completing duties of this position. Ability to work with others as a team, and complete tasks in an independent manner as well as work closely with external customers such as the Veterans Administration is required.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include conducting community-based services to veterans and their families, to veteran organizations and service providers to assist with identifying veterans and families in need of services and assisting them with accessing resources. Extensive work in the community, working directly with the Outreach Coordinator and with landlords, housing organizations and others are responsibilities. Adherence to specific grant requirements, completing screenings and any documentation as required by the Veterans Administration, grant and agency in timeframes designated and with accuracy and professionalism is required. Duties include assisting with local resource development and direct service to veterans and families. This includes locating and accessing services on behalf of veterans and families. Reducing homelessness or risk of homelessness among veterans and families is the primary goal of the program and all duties and responsibilities of the employee revolve around meeting this goal per grant requirements.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.27 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Murfreesboro, TN 37129: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person