Village for Vets
Case Manager - Supportive Services for Veteran Families Case Manager
Village for Vets, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Summary:
Village for Vets is seeking qualified candidates to join our SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program in Los Angeles as a Case Manager. SSVF is a program that serves Veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. As part of the SSVF team, the Case Manager will be a part of a collaborative process to assist Veteran participants in breaking the cycle of homelessness and work towards housing stability by removing barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing through field-based supportive services, linking to other providers and outreach.
Responsibilities:
Assess comprehensive functional, social and housing needs of the client to develop, implement and monitor service plans leading to increased self-sufficiency, including housing retention.
Provide progressive case management tailored to the needs of each individual client, meeting participants at least weekly in the office or the field on an ongoing basis, including follow-up services.
Monitor, document and report client progress in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and client case files.
Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate services in-house and with outside providers to ensure identified needs are met.
Maintain a working understanding of Veterans' readjustment challenges, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, alcohol and drug dependency, and other mental health issues.
Participate in client case conference meetings and supervision with the SSVF Program Manager and other meetings as required.
Adhere to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements.
Perform other related duties as required by the SSVF management staff.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with evidence-based case management techniques, including critical time intervention, housing first, harm reduction strategies, non-violent crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing.
Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs.
Capable of working well independently or within a team.
Able to exercise mature judgment and highly motivated.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment.
Veterans or persons with lived experience strongly considered.
Be willing to work evening hours.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
Multiple locations
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Village for Vets is seeking qualified candidates to join our SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program in Los Angeles as a Case Manager. SSVF is a program that serves Veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. As part of the SSVF team, the Case Manager will be a part of a collaborative process to assist Veteran participants in breaking the cycle of homelessness and work towards housing stability by removing barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing through field-based supportive services, linking to other providers and outreach.
Responsibilities:
Assess comprehensive functional, social and housing needs of the client to develop, implement and monitor service plans leading to increased self-sufficiency, including housing retention.
Provide progressive case management tailored to the needs of each individual client, meeting participants at least weekly in the office or the field on an ongoing basis, including follow-up services.
Monitor, document and report client progress in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and client case files.
Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate services in-house and with outside providers to ensure identified needs are met.
Maintain a working understanding of Veterans' readjustment challenges, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, alcohol and drug dependency, and other mental health issues.
Participate in client case conference meetings and supervision with the SSVF Program Manager and other meetings as required.
Adhere to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements.
Perform other related duties as required by the SSVF management staff.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with evidence-based case management techniques, including critical time intervention, housing first, harm reduction strategies, non-violent crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing.
Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs.
Capable of working well independently or within a team.
Able to exercise mature judgment and highly motivated.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment.
Veterans or persons with lived experience strongly considered.
Be willing to work evening hours.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
Multiple locations
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