CASE MANAGER

Description

Veterans Community

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Responsible for the coordination and assessment of needs of services needed for homeless Veterans to obtain permanent housing.

FRINGE BENEFIT OF $4.41 PER HOUR FOR THIS POSITION

This is a Federally contracted position; the chosen applicant will receive an additional $4.41 per hour in benefits and/or hourly cash equivalent.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Salary, Employer Subsidized Health Insurance for Employee and Family, Employer Matching 401 (k) plan (after 1 year), Employer Subsidized Dental Plan and Vision Plan, Paid life insurance, Employer Paid Training, 136 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) Per Year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete Intake process, Behavioral Health Assessment, and develop case plans in conjunction with each new client. Follow up with weekly case plan reviews to assist clients in reaching identified goals.

2. Complete the clinical assessment documents in a timely manner with each new client.

3. Interview clients to define level of needs: obtaining IDs for housing, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and substance abuse issues to determine nature and degree of problem. Work closely with the VA and OPCS staff.

4. Refer clients to services and resources as needed.

5. Review progress toward goals with clients and update the goals as needed.

6. Monitor client behaviors regarding program guidelines and the VA and OPCS policies and provide appropriate verbal and written warnings to those clients who violate policies and program guidelines.

7. Complete the weekly staffing summary and attend the VA and OPCS weekly staff meetings.

8. Attend mandatory training as scheduled.

9. Work closely with parole and probation offices as needed for those clients under supervision.

10.Maintain all resident files in a confidential manner and in compliance with HUD and HIPAA standards.

11.Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree in social service or similar field with minimum of one year experience working with individuals with chronic medical. Mental health, substance abuse problems, and/or homelessness, and be able to assess and anticipate. Working knowledge of evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction for persons with a variety of behavioral health concerns, including serious mental illness and substance abuse. Knowledge of housing programs, Section 8, HUDVASH, Pav and other low-income housing programs. Experience working with clients that have evictions, criminal history, sex offence charges or other housing barriers. Willingness to learn and practice evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Housing First and Harm Reduction. Self-starter committed to a team approach, responsible, dependable, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work flexible hours. Creativity and flexibility in assuming significant responsibility. Experience working in racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse urban communities. Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills-Advanced Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Electronic Health Record experience preferred. Possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification. Valid Arizona driver's license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation. Bilingual, Bicultural and/or Veteran a plus.

Employment References and background check are conducted pre-employment.

Pay Rate - $18.88 - $23.10 - $27.32

In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.