Veteran's Integrated Care Specialist
Job in
Arthur Heights, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Listing for:
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Community Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly
USD
42000.00
64000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Veteran's Housing Integrated Care Specialist
Location: Arthur HeightsPOSITION TITLE
Veteran's Housing Integrated Care Specialist
FLSA CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Coordinator of Homeless Services
POSITION SUPERVISED
N/A
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will be trained to use a Housing First Model when working with veteran households who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless, in order to maintain housing stability. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will collaboratively develop each veteran’s individualized plan of care, coordination of services with assigned treatment team members and community partners. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will assist veterans to improve their independent living skills, promote mental health recovery through the lens of person-centered care and secure / retain sustainable housing.
Services will emphasize self-management of conditions; reduce utilization associated with inpatient stays and emergency room visits; improve transition of care between primary care providers and inpatient facilities in order to achieve their highest level of functioning. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will apply a harm reduction and trauma informed approach to recovery orientated tasks for the support of mental health and/or sobriety.
ESSENTIAL
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides services to maintain required productivity standards of 5 documented contacts per day.Maintains accurate, timely and comprehensive case file documentation of service provisions. Completes case files in a manner that individualizes each file, includes ongoing assessments, reflects appropriate interventions, barriers and challenges, includes housing stability plans, documents progress accomplishment towards goals, tracks unmet needs of veterans, and program discharge plans. Case files will always be kept in inspection-ready conditions.Complete treatment plan and assist veterans in setting individualized recovery goals by utilizing the strengths assessment process and update quarterly.Meet with veterans to coach and provide instruction necessary to meet identified goals and work toward recovery, reintegration, relapse prevention and community tenure.Ensure veterans meet Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by assisting, coaching and skill building around daily living, social skills, and medication management skills.Promptly screen veteran households for eligibility requirements. Submit screening for approval and prioritization or denial. Provide and document appropriate referrals for those individuals screened ineligible.Assist veteran household with crisis situations, anger management, and development of crisis WRAP plans to address symptom management and skill building for conflict resolution. Update progress, goals, actions, and interventions as needed.Submit case files for supervision review and close out within designated time frame.Conduct intake and assessments required for enrollment:
Veteran status, household income, referrals needed, housing barriers and challenges, physical and mental health needs, and safety concerns. Provide veterans necessary orientation to program requirement and veteran rights.Conduct office and in-home visits with veteran households for housing stability planning. Document progress, linkages and referrals to permanent housing, Veteran-serving and community-based resources, including income and legal supports, and coordinate with VA Case Manager Veteran navigators and/or other entities.Provide advocacy as needed for appointments, landlord-tenant negotiation, conflict resolution, payment of rent or utility arrears, and/or in obtaining needed resources.Assist veteran with creating budgets to assist with identifying safe and affordable housing. Assess needs for financial assistance in accordance with the VA Case Manager Program Guide, in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing as indicated in the housing stability plan.Engage and build rapport with veteran households. Provide information and referrals to callers, and potential veterans. Conduct landlord outreach to identify new safe and affordable rental properties. Participate in the annual outreach events.Attend community meeting as requested and maintain collaborative working relationships with community partnering agencies, Veteran-serving organizations, and homeless providers.Assist veterans with entitlement advocacy and application processes including for SSI/SSDI, food assistance programs, medical cards and others.Collaborate with veteran household on self-sufficiency discharge planning to maintain permanent housing, economic stability, emotional stability and self-determination.Submit for supervision review and approval of all recertification requests as required and within designated time frame.Attends and participates in HMIS training and comply with HMIS user agreements. Obtain releases of information for veteran households to enter data into HMIS. Ensure timely and accurate HMIS entry of data and services.Monitors status of vets and…
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