Veteran Specialist Job at Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Bay City, MI

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  • Mid Michigan Community Action Agency
  • Bay City, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18.42 per hour

General Responsibilities:


  • Assist veteran households who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by providing employment case management and a range of supportive services designed to promote housing stability.

  • Protect the privacy of customers and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

  • Provide quality professional customer service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Provide housing and employment case management to veteran households who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness

  • Design a Housing Stability Plan with each program participant, and monitor monthly progress of participants stated goals through ongoing case management meetings, including an Individual Employment Plan.

  • Work with households to identify potential eligibility for mainstream resource benefits (e.g. VA Benefits, Social Security, Medicaid, etc.) and assist in program enrollment.

  • Conduct data collection via the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and FACSPro.

  • Complete or collect all required program documentation with accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with service providers, landlords and participants.

  • Conduct housing searches with participants to assist in locating, obtaining and retaining housing.

  • Perform housing inspections on all potential rental units.

  • Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.

  • Travel throughout service area as needed.

  • Overnight travel may be required for trainings.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:


  • Bachelors degree in human services

  • Experience in human services, specifically with homeless populations, preferred.

  • Veteran preferred.

Additional Requirements:


  • Must obtain HMIS license within 30 days of hire.

  • Must obtain HQS certification within 1 year of hire.

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or other form.

  • Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Internet)

  • Demonstrated communication skills both oral and written.

  • Must be highly organized and people oriented.

  • Successful clearance of DHHS Central Registry and criminal history record check.

  • Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license, provide proof of insurance, and pass MMCAAs Insurance Carriers driving record review/motor vehicle check.

  • Must comply with Agency smoke free and drug free policies.

  • Understand the importance of daily work attendance.

We will be accepting applications until 09/4/2025

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Night shift,

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