The Mission of Veterans Place is to empower veterans' transition from homeless to home, ending the cycle of homelessness, and to assist all at-risk veterans to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities. Our vision is a community where veteran homelessness is rare, brief, and non-reoccurring and where veterans are valued, productive, and respected citizens who contribute to their community. Veterans Place is a CARF Accredited organization, following the ASPIRE model, to provide quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services to our clients.Join our Team and help make a difference in the lives of the men and women who were willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for our great country!Position Summary:The Transitional Housing program at Veterans Place provides up to two years of residential Support for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Case Manager is the Person with primary responsibility for working with Veterans Place residents to set and track Personal goals, sustain a healthy lifestyle, and progress toward independence and permanent Housing. This person will work as the center piece of the Transitional Housing team and Coordinate services for residents via other Veterans Place staff and partner agencies, including the Veterans Administration.Position Responsibilities:Service Activities:
- Conduct assessment interviews with veteran clients
- Assist veterans with the creation and implementation of Individualized Development Plans (IDP) which incorporate housing, employment, educational and income/financial goals.
- Track Veterans' progress and modify IDPs when necessary.
- Assist Veterans in accessing educational services in the region.
- Assist with Veterans licensing and certification programs.
- Assist with coordination of resources within the continuum of care.
- Assure program compliance for all veterans
- Assist and monitor all community activities within scope of program.
Clinical Activities:
- Perform case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for
- Psychosocial needs.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the
- Veteran and other provider organizations including the Veterans Administration.
- Coordinate referrals of Veterans to the Veterans Administration and other community based
- Providers for additional services based on needs and eligibility (this includes
- Expanding the existing referral network as necessary).
- Exercise and coordinate a variety of individual and group counseling techniques that are
- Evidence based and demonstrate good clinical practice.
- Maintain case records in accordance with program guidelines and professional
- Implement legal and ethical standards of service delivery, privacy and confidentiality,
- Complying with all applicable regulations.
Program Development:
- Take part in community events related to Veterans employment.
- Facilitate housing search with Veterans clients.
- Coordinate supportive services with applicable providers including the Veterans Administration.
- Ensure that Veterans Place employment and training services are synchronized with other Community activities.
- Oversee the delivery of services within the scope of this program and make recommendations to The Veterans Place Transitional Housing Coordinator for further Development and refinement of the program. (Responsibility for coordination of services and Supervision of volunteers and related staff will be shared with the Transitional Housing Coordinator).
- Work closely with the VA Grant and Per Diem Liaison to ensure a high quality of
- Work with the after-hours staff to develop and support community building activities
- During non-business hours.
Communication:
- Deliver training on financial topics to Veteran clients.
- Prepare reports as requested by other Veterans Place and Veterans Administration staff.
- Participate in administrative, staff, clinical, and in-service activities and training as required.Prepare written reports and complete documents as requested by the Transitional Housing Coordinator.
- Communicate policies and the rationale behind them to residents.
- Inform other agency staff members of relevant matters related to the Transitional
- Housing Program.
- Participate in administrative, staff, clinical, and in-service activities and training as required.
Additional Duties:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred
- Licensed Social Worker in PA preferred
- 3-4 years of related experience required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with Veterans and homeless population
- Experience working with Veterans Administration preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel to various sites daily
- Veteran Status preferred
- Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
Veterans Place is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis job posting will close in 30 days, applications will be kept on file for 1 year.