Veterans Housing Advisor

Veteran Housing Advisor – Full-time Position
Center for Community Resources
Butler County, PA

1 Position

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

The Center for Community Resources is seeking a Veteran Housing Advisor who will work with the Supportive Services to Veteran Families (SSVF) program to provide outreach, assessment, and case management to all referred veterans who are experiencing homelessness or near homelessness.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. This role is a Daylight (8am-4pm), Monday - Friday with the possibility of an evening or weekend day occasionally.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop a treatment plan for consumers to determine needs and resolve barriers.
• Outreach to all providers, agencies, and entities to educate and inform of services provided by the SSVF program and to solicit referrals to program.
• Screening of all referred veteran individuals/families to determine eligibility for the program.
• Assessment of needs for all Veterans and families eligible for SSVF services and supports.
• Case management for all eligible veterans and families, including housing-focused case management to ensure stable housing plan.
• Connecting all eligible Veterans and families to appropriate VA resources/benefits.
• Connecting all eligible Veterans to mainstream resources and benefits based on the assessment of needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all case management supports and services provided.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in social services field, Experience working with the homeless population; Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA
• Understanding and knowledge of miliary culture.

Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social services or related field.

• HMIS database entry

• Veteran status

• Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Benefits & Total Rewards:

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical: Employee $41.93/pay
• Employee + Child(ren) $73.32/pay
• Employee + Spouse $93.60/pay
• Employee + Family $121.61/pay
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program

EMPLOYER-PAID COVERAGE

• FREE Life Insurance
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Long-Term Disability

TIME OFF & WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
• 25 PTO days at 5 years
• 30 PTO days at 11 years
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Personal Day
• PTO Cash-Out Option
• Flexible scheduling opportunities

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL

• 403(b) Retirement Plan Employer match up to 6%
• Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
• Pre-tax & Roth contribution options

EDUCATION & SUPPORT

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Insurance Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required:

Preferred:

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social services or related field

Experience

1 year experience in social services field;

Experience in working with homeless population;

Computer literacy

HMIS database entry

Licenses, certificates

or clearances

Act 33 and 34 clearances;

FBI; valid driver’s license

Special skills, knowledge

And abilities

Understanding and knowledge of military culture;

Veteran preference;

Other factors or requirements