Veteran Program Rural Case Manager

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening:
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, and an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis

A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring a Rural Counties Case Manager to work in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. As a member of the SSVF team, this case manager will use best practices to assess the housing needs of veterans who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in Franklin, Jefferson, St. Francois, and Washington counties.

The case manager will utilize a wrap-around philosophy to assist veteran families in maintaining self-sufficiency and housing stability by meeting with the veteran families to develop an individual treatment plan, coordinate individualized services for housing and financial stability, and document all support related to activities and services. This position will primarily be held in our St. Charles, MO, location and cover St.

Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. We require a reliable vehicle since the position requires the case manager to meet clients regularly in several counties. The core working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

• Assess client program eligibility at initial intake.
• Assess the client’s strengths, desires, and immediate/long term needs.
• Assist with stably housing clients within 90 days of enrollment.
• Make in-home visits to observe indicators of the client’s progress.
• Assist clients with their transportation, clothing, furniture, and food needs.
• Assist clients with monthly budgeting.
• Collaborate with SSVF Peer Support services as needed.
• Receive input from SSVF staff regarding housing, mentoring, substance use and other immediate/long term needs.
• Responsible for meeting goal indicators as outlined in the SSVF grant.
• Assist and complete special case management projects as directed by program Manager or program Director.
• Complete daily and monthly departmental paperwork.
• Update clients’ electronic files in Case Worthy daily, to include communication with clients, services provided, or any internal or external referrals made.
• Create and maintain an organized hard copy file for each client.
• Refer clients to additional resources to address other service needs such as mental health and substance use disorders, and legal assistance.
• Make referrals to other SPC Programs as appropriate.
• Refer clients to local VA medical centers for potential health and financial benefits assistance.
• Develop relationships with clients and their natural supports.
• Work with other employment and veteran services programs within the community and St. Patrick Center staff.
• Networks with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• College degree or 4 to 6 years of equivalent professional experience required.
• BSW or related field preferred.
• Prefer 1-2 years’ experience working with the unhoused population.
• Knowledge of housing and other supportive service resources.
• Valid and current driver license required (MO residents require Class
  
  E).
• Valid and current auto insurance required.
• Reliable vehicle is required.

• Ability to perform effective case management.
• Ability to follow, understand and meet grant requirements including paperwork.
• Interest in helping veterans reach their full potential.
• Ability to work well with a wide…