Case Manager - Valor Lorain

Position: Case Manager - Valor Lorain - Full-Time

Description

Case Manager Valor Lorain Full-Time $17.31/hour

SCHEDULE:

Flexible, to include some evenings/weekends; on-call duties General Statement of Duties

The Case Manager (CM) will report to the manager of the locality they are employed in. They will be expected to work within the policies and procedures of Family & Community Services, Inc., and work toward the maintenance of good service standards and professional practices. Each CM will be responsible for a case load of up to 25 veteran residents into permanent housing.

Essential

Responsibilities

Complete assessments of veteran resident and/or veteran household’s needs and develop an appropriate support plan with the veteran, and if needed the family, with a focus on obtaining or maintaining permanent housing.

Assist with provision of a wide range of practical, personal, social, and general care services for the veteran resident and/or veteran household.

Assists veteran residents and/or veteran households in developing realistic and achievable housing plans that focus on maintaining housing stability and include measurable action steps and timetables.

Undertake monitoring, reviewing, and recording of the agreed upon support plan according to the changing needs of the veteran resident and/or veteran household.

Promote veteran resident and/or veteran household involvement by maximizing their participation in the decision-making process within the services.

Communicate and liaise with various agencies (e.g. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Services Commission, Probation Services, Housing Authority, Landlords, Department of Jobs and Family Services, Legal and Consumer Credit Organizations).

Accompany veteran resident and/or veteran household to appointments with any of the above agencies as necessary.

Maintain regular contact with the veteran resident and/or household including childcare assessments, crisis intervention, referrals, and ongoing life skills development.

Assure that veteran resident future and/or veteran household housing is habitable according to established organizational standards.

Collect, provide and update required data for the HMIS database.

Support Social Service Worker (SSSW) and their duties in their absence or as needed.

Provide staff support when on-call.

Assist in providing coverage for open shifts and call offs when on-call.

Travel to community locations where homeless and at-risk veterans congregate to ensure effective local outreach.

Promote anti-discriminatory practice ensuring that no resident is discriminated against on the grounds of race, class, gender, religious beliefs, disability, or sexual orientation.

Adapt to the environment you are working in, whether as part of a team or own initiative in a variety of settings.

Apply Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction principles and use Motivational Interviewing, and De-escalation Techniques in working with veterans of the program as appropriate.

Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as requested.

Participate in community-wide events promoting services for veterans.

Foster positive working relationships with other staff members.

Help SSSW, all staff, and veteran’s residents maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal fire regulations and procedures and other emergency procedures to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.

Maintain all records and logs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.

Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

Minimum Education al/License Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or pursuing a degree in social work and/or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Experience with the issues of homelessness, domestic violence, chemical dependency, mental health preferred. Experience working with veterans preferred.

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