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U.S.VETS

Emergency Housing Program Coordinator

U.S.VETS, Waianae, Hawaii, United States, 96792

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Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head‑on. Our holistic approach delivers intervention and prevention services, including housing, mental health and career programs, and wraparound services. With residential and service sites nationwide, U.S.VETS is uniquely positioned to help veterans and their families successfully transition to civilian life.

With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post‑9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K.

All applications must be completed in entirety / Local candidates only.

Emergency Housing Program Coordinator The Emergency Housing Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health and/or Executive Director at the local U.S.VETS site. This individual is responsible for coordinating emergency housing programs, supervising program staff, and providing guidance to formerly homeless veterans to achieve their highest level of independence.

FLSA Classification: Exempt.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Administrative

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Non‑profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Veterans Administration, to successfully deliver services to veterans in the program

Supervises Case Management, Counseling, and other program staff in delivery of services, which include but are not limited to case management, counseling, therapeutic services, housing referrals, resident council, transportation, veteran/client appointments, room inspections / general monthly cleaning of client rooms

Oversees client care guidelines and ensures that legal requirements are met

Ensures all files and documentation are being maintained and program is being operated in accordance with funder and U.S.VETS requirements

Participates in weekly managers meeting facilitated by Executive Director

Facilitates regular meetings with program staff and responsible for generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on program progress and outcomes to Clinical Director and/or Executive Director and the VA

Oversees database management and compliance with the Homeless Information Management System to compile demographics, track services, generate reports, and measure program progress

Responsible for generating and submitting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Management and VA

Facilitates intake process, assessing veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Employment, Housing, Financial, Sobriety, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric

Collaborates with veterans to complete benchmarks (goals and objectives) and an Individual Housing and Employment Plan to plan for the veteran’s goals and transition

Assists veterans with transition to permanent or long‑term housing

Ensures completion of discharge summaries documenting all progress towards benchmarks, date of discharge, and disposition of the veteran

Facilitates and/or coordinates individual and groups activities/classes

Approves program staff requests for purchases for submission to Operations Department and/or Accounting

Responsible for handling petty cash for program expenses, compiling required documentation, and submitting timely expense reports

Assists with administration of payroll by reviewing time sheets for accuracy and ensuring timely submission

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social services or other related field required

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in social services. Two years of employment at U.S.VETS may substitute for supervisory experience

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Leadership and conflict management skills

Demonstration of personal and financial integrity in the workplace

Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal oversight, and to work within a team

Computer literacy and proficiency using Microsoft Office applications

Valid Driver license. Must be able to meet company insurance standards to become an approved driver. Company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.

Preferences

Masters degree preferred

LCSW/LMFT preferred

Experience working with people experiencing mental illness, homelessness, and/or the veteran population preferred

NON‑DISCRIMINATION POLICY U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act – Request For REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by calling 213‑542‑2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request.

OUR MISSION To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Rev. 2025‑06‑13

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