DESCRIPTION
Veterans Housing Services is currently seeking a Case Manager in the Bangor office to provide services and outreach to veterans and their families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Aroostook, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.
The full-time Case Manager will travel extensively and assist veterans and veterans’ families in obtaining and maintaining stable housing through outreach and short-term, intensive case management. Outreach activities will take place in community shelters, food pantries, service centers, General Assistance Offices, and on the street. Case management activities will include making referrals and collaborating with other service providers; helping to navigate the human services and veterans’ services systems; assisting veterans in acquiring services; service coordination; and documentation and reporting of activities as required. Regular travel in a personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement.
Requirements
Requirements include a BSW, BA, or equivalent experience in a helping profession. Additional requirements include knowledge of issues related to homelessness; a positive regard for consumers accessing services for homelessness and poverty; knowledge of community resources, including those specific to veterans; solid communication and organizational skills; ability to work well independently and as part of a team; a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for work use; and a satisfactory criminal records check.
Compensation
This position offers competitive pay at a rate of $15.39 per hour, which annualizes to $32,000. Additionally, Preble Street’s full time compensation package includes paid health, dental, life, and disability insurances for the employee; an employee assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match; and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time benefits.
Preble Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, or any other legally protected status in its employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, or any terms, conditions and privileges of employment or discharge. All employment practices and procedures shall be carried out in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and all other applicable statutes.
HOW TO APPLY
humanresources@preblestreet.org