Case Manager - Support Services Families

Case Manager - Support Services for Veterans Families

Full Time | Day Shift | 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday

Pay:
Starting at $20/hour; based on experience

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Case Manager - SSVF for Faith Mission in Fairfield County.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission:
Creating a better world by serving people in need.

• Work closely with community and government agencies (social services, shelters, faith and community-based organizations, prisons, jails, VA facilities, VA grant and per diem programs, legal aid, settlement houses, landlords, etc) to identify very low-income veteran families who are at risk of homelessness
• Using appropriate tools, screen identified families for eligibility, prioritize those families in greatest need and assess whether other interventions may better serve the veteran family being screened
• Perform intake for new participants, including needs assessment, and mental/physical health screenings
• Refer ineligible families to alternate resources/supports as available in the community or through the VA
• Work closely with clients to develop and implement participant specific, individualized, intentional action-oriented goal plans based on the CTI model, with a focus on achievement of housing stability
• Implement planning systems that reflect client strengths and needs, client responsibilities, Case Manager responsibilities, and action steps to help clients in achieving their goals
• Provide budgeting and other planning assistance toward the goal of housing retention.
• Coordinate with VA services, veteran programs, Faith Mission Resource Specialists and other community resources to assist clients in seeking income, employment and/or other needed supports.
• Link clients to internal resources as appropriate for financial supportive services in the form of direct client assistance payments to third party (e.g., landlords)
• Refer clients to partner agencies and community resources that benefit their short-and long-term goals
• Interface closely with all Faith Mission staff, VA staff and public assistance agencies to provide quality wrap-around services and access to benefits for clients.
• Gather information on potential resources for clients in the larger community, creating working relationships and disseminating information for immediate and ongoing support to client.
• Maintain clear and precise data and case notes, including timely submission of any CQI reports and careful documentation of all client interactions.
• Actively participate in weekly Case Review, working with colleagues toward positive client outcomes.
• Work with client to maintain on-going support relationships with community resources, family and friends.
• Successfully complete the Critical Time Intervention training.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of safety, sanctuary, dignity, support and resource through adherence to the Faith Mission Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation by providing leadership, and by modeling professional and calm problem-solving behavior for clients, colleagues and the community.

• Four-year degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience required.
• LSW strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with the homeless.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and access to reliable insured transportation required.

• Health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

Some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.