What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Heroes Hope?
Heroes Hope is seeking a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Case Manager to support veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This role serves as a critical point of contact for clients, helping them navigate resources, develop individualized care plans, and move toward long-term stability and independence.
The ideal candidate is relational, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving those who have served our country.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to identify immediate and long-term needs
- Develop individualized service and care plans based on client goals
- Assist clients in establishing achievable objectives related to housing, employment, healthcare, recovery, and stability
Service Coordination
- Connect clients with medical, mental health, housing, employment, and community resources
- Coordinate referrals and appointments with partner agencies and providers
- Collaborate with community organizations, landlords, VA programs, and service providers to support client success
Advocacy & Client Support
- Serve as a central point of contact for veterans and their families
- Advocate for clients while helping them navigate complex systems and services
- Provide ongoing encouragement, accountability, and crisis support as needed
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Regularly review client progress and assess effectiveness of care plans
- Monitor changes in client condition, barriers, or emerging needs
- Adjust support strategies and referrals based on client progress and outcomes
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes and client records
- Ensure documentation meets organizational and program requirements
- Assist with data tracking, reporting, and outcome measurement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience in case management, social services, nonprofit work, or veteran services may substitute for formal education.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, homelessness, mental health, substance use recovery, or veterans is preferred.
- Proficiency in basic computer systems and documentation platforms.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, Oklahoma ODHSAS Case Management Level I or II certification.
Preferred Qualities
- Passion for serving veterans and vulnerable populations
- Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion in high-stress situations
- Flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27