Veterans Support Specialist- Denver

Why work at Rocky Mountain Human Services?

You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.

RMHS provides great benefits such as:

• Employer paid medical options, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(B) with company match
• Employee assistance program

Position Purpose

The Veteran Support Specialist provides rental assistance to very low-income and extremely low-income Veteran households enrolled in SSVF's Rapid Rehousing or Homeless Prevention services who need longer-term financial assistance to maintain safe, stable housing. The Veteran Support Specialist provides cost-shared rental assistance directly to the landlord for up to two years to very low-income and extremely low-income eligible Veteran households while offering limited progressive case management services; which may need to be increased if a crisis or unanticipated service need arises to participants to assist Veteran households in maintaining their housing stability. The Veteran Support Specialist (VSS) will provide respectful, individualized and effective trauma-informed case management services to ensure Veteran clients receive the case management assistance needed to promote long-term housing stability. The Veteran Support Specialist will function as a member of a team of case managers and other specialists who are working to provide supportive services to Veterans while meeting program requirements under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The Veteran Support Specialist will develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and housing providers through networking and outreach activities. As a case manager, the Veteran Support Specialist is responsible for detailed documentation of client case files that meet VA and Rocky Mountain Human Resources standards. This position may require occasional travel throughout Colorado.

Essential Duties

• Provide progressive case management services to the Veteran client (and his or her household members). This process may include office meetings, home visits, and client transportation to assist in accessing housing opportunities and community services available to them (driving a company vehicle).
• Maintain regular contact with clients on a minimum of a once-monthly basis to determine the client's progress on rental