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U.S. VETS

Case Manager III - Ventura

U.S. VETS, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Case Manager III - Ventura

Level:

Experienced

Job Location:

USVETS Ventura - Ventura, CA

Position Type:

Full Time

Education Level:

Graduate Degree

Salary Range:

$66,560.00 - $79,901.00 Salary

Travel Percentage:

Negligible

Job Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

U.S.VETS, the nation's largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a

Case Manager III

at our Ventura location. Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?

U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services, and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites. With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company matching 401K.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY/LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Responsibilities

For Case Managers of all U.S.VETS Programs:

Assesses veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Sobriety Support/Addiction Treatment, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric.

Coordinates care with VA personnel and other community partners on behalf of clients for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services.

Facilitates client intake process and compiles client files ensuring all program eligibility documentation is complete.

Collaborates with clients to complete Individual Action Plans (IAP).

Provides guidance to Case Manager I & II staff on client IAPs, client intervention strategies, progress notes, discharge planning, etc. during weekly program meetings and as needed.

Conducts crisis intervention and supports Case Manager I & II staff with client issues.

Maintains confidential client files in a professional and timely manner ensuring all forms are the most recently revised versions and in compliance with organization standards; all required documents are present, complete, signed by the client and staff as applicable; and documents are placed in the correct order according to organization standards.

Meets with clients as specified by program requirements and documents progress notes in Data/Assessment/Plan (DAP) format.

Reviews and documents updates for IAPs monthly.

Completes timely discharge summaries.

Conducts home visits (whether at project-based units or scattered site) to provide case management services and ensure health and welfare of clients.

Assists in quality management activities, data collection, and preparing reports.

Facilitates client life skills classes.

Provides specialized case management services and life skills groups/classes to veteran subpopulations as applicable (such as female veterans, disabled veterans, Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, etc.).

Conducts random drug and alcohol screenings of clients.

Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

Assists Program Coordinator and Clinical Director with auditing of client documentation such as client eligibility documentation, case notes, IAPs and IAP reviews, discharge forms.

Assists Program Coordinator and Clinical Director with program reporting.

Supervises student interns which includes task assignment, reviewing process recordings, supervision sessions, evaluations, and adhering to university standards.

Assists with training new staff and providing training to team members.

Assists with urgent client issues outside of business hours as needed.

Completes accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system as applicable and other required internal and external databases.

Documents client referrals for services.

Attends scheduled team meetings and trainings.

Maintains and submits time sheets, mileage logs, client expenses, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.

Performs other duties as required.

Staff who have a valid driver's license and meet company insurance requirements may be requested to complete a provided driver training course and drive company vehicles for work-related activities to include client transportation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related social service field required.

Two years of experience in social services or related field preferred.

Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling preferred; certification will be required for Case Managers providing counseling services per state licensing requirements for the assigned worksite and must be maintained.

Case Managers assigned to programs serving incarcerated veterans must be able to pass background checks for clearance into jails/prisons and maintain clearance.

Case Managers assigned to provide nursing or health-related services are required to have and maintain necessary nursing credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.

Experience facilitating support groups preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Professional manner and appearance.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Ability to take direction.

Ability to work effectively with diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.

Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.

Valid driver's license preferred. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS' policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS' policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources - Job Applicant Request.

OUR MISSION

To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Rev. 07/16/24

To apply, visit

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=70052&clientkey=AC964D99781EE6B7BAD7D79276AA0397

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