SSVF Case Manager

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Position: SSVF Case Manager Location: Columbus, GA Job :98160 # of Openings:1 Program: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Position: Case Manager Reports to: Veteran Services Program Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Function: Provide day-to-day support and services for participating veteran households. Has relevant experience in homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing and transitional supportive services. Provide key linkages for clients beginning at their intake and assessment following through to their attainment or maintenance of permanent housing in their home community.

The position will promote accessibility, outreach to targeted populations, and provide case management, advocacy and wraparound supports and services with the VA and in the community.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, rehabilitative counseling, or related human services field is required. A minimum of two years' experience working with homeless individuals and families including veterans is preferred. Veteran or member of a veteran family is preferred.

Principal

Activities:

• Coordinate outreach efforts for the SSVF program including but not limited to establishing an outreach plan to target the three categories of participants as outlined in the SSVF program guidelines, develop a set schedule to visit the VA, shelters, and other places that homeless and low-income veteran families are likely to congregate, and develop communication/updates with the VA and other key housing and community providers.
• Screen potential program participants for program eligibility using VA-approved forms and follow up with applicable agencies to verify information including veteran and income status.
• Conduct housing and comprehensive supportive services assessments for program participants and develop a comprehensive family Services Plan.
• Provide service coordination between the program and community partners, for persons…