Case Manager

Case Manager – Veteran Stability & Connection Program

The Alignment Collective | Portland, OR
Full-Time, 1.0 FTE | $65,000–$70,000/year | Benefits Eligible
Limited-Duration, Grant-Funded Position

The Alignment Collective is seeking a Case Manager for our proposed Veteran Stability & Connection Program, a non-clinical, community-based suicide prevention program serving Veterans throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The Case Manager will work directly with Veterans to identify needs, develop individualized service plans, connect participants with community and VA resources, and address barriers related to housing, transportation, benefits, employment, and overall stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct participant assessments and assist with individualized service planning.
• Provide ongoing case management, care coordination, advocacy, and follow-up.
• Help Veterans access housing resources, including housing search assistance, applications, landlord coordination, eviction-prevention resources, utility assistance, HUD-VASH, SSVF, coordinated entry, and other housing programs.
• Assist participants with benefits navigation, transportation planning, appointment support, food and community resources, and connection to VA and Veteran-serving services.
• Coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to VA providers, County Veteran Service Offices, housing programs, workforce resources, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Monitor progress toward participant goals and update service plans as needs change.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete participant documentation, including assessments, service plans, referrals, follow-up, and outcomes.
• Participate in regular supervision, case staffing, quality assurance activities, and required program training.
• Follow program procedures related to suicide risk screening, participant safety, crisis escalation, safety planning, and referral to appropriate clinical or crisis services.
• Collaborate with the Employment Specialist, Peer Support Specialists, Program Lead, and other program staff to coordinate participant services.
• Local and regional travel throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington may be required for participant support, outreach, partner meetings, trainings, and other program activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience conducting assessments, service planning, care coordination, resource navigation, or participant support services.
• Ability to coordinate services across multiple community systems and providers.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing complex social, behavioral health, housing, employment, or economic challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Veteran status.
• Experience serving Veterans or military-connected populations.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing housing instability, employment barriers, or behavioral health concerns.
• Experience with suicide prevention, crisis response, or community resource coordination.
• Familiarity with VA services, County Veteran Service Offices, HUD-VASH, SSVF, coordinated entry, or other Veteran and community resource systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Benefits eligible

Position Term

Anticipated term: October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027.

This is a limited-duration, grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon receipt and continued availability of grant funding. The position may be extended if grant funding is renewed or other funding becomes available.

To Apply

Submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your relevant case management, care coordination, resource navigation, housing, human services, or related experience.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. The Alignment Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees and clients alike.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person