job Veteran Specialist

• Identify veterans/veteran families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.
• Conduct comprehensive SSVF intake to include assessment of strengths and challenges.
• Assist veterans in development of Housing Stabilization Plan focusing on housing, income, and self-care goals. Conduct home visits.
• Ongoing monitoring of the Housing Stabilization Plan as a tool to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to veterans/veteran families.
• Provide appropriate referrals and linkages to community partnerships and resources.
• Screen all SSVF eligible participants to determine if they are currently enrolled for health care and other supportive services provided by the VA.
• Maintain a caseload of 17+ households.

• Assist the SSVF Program Manager with developing and maintaining relationships with groups and organizations which serve veterans.
• A minimum of 10% of the Veteran Specialist’s time will be spent on outreach efforts to the most vulnerable veterans.
• Collaborate with the SSVF Community Housing Specialist in maintaining effective communication with property managers/landlords.

• Establish a cooperative working relationship with community partners serving veterans.
• Work with the Caritas SSVF Program Manager to identify and document best practice processes and procedures.
• As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas Employment Specialists to link clients to employment.
• Develop professional relationships with external job sources / employers to encourage hiring.
• As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas Education Specialists to link clients to Education.
• Attend program collaboration meetings and training sessions as requested by the Program Manager.

• Manage case data by entering client data in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in a timely manner.
• Regularly prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

• Work cooperatively with all components of Caritas services.
• Engage in appropriate teamwork functions in order to provide a professional work environment and effective service-delivery.
• Attend Caritas staff meetings, Housing Services Department meetings and other meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required – Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university; a degree in social work or a related degree in the area of human services is preferred.
• Preferred – Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred.

• Required – Minimum of one year of experience directly providing case management to clients in a social services setting.
• Preferred – Experience working with veterans/veteran families or homeless populations.

• Experience working with various software programs: word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

• Base Salary Range: $45,166-$51,490.
• Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
• 14 Paid Holidays per year.
• 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Monthly Phone Stipend.
• Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.

What best describes this position?
Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Does this position require a specialized license?
No

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