Veteran's Housing Case Manager

POSTION TITLE: Veterans Housing Case Manager

DEPARTMENT: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

LOCATION: Portland, OR

MISSION: Assist Veterans and their families with housing stabilization through person center focused case management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Determine program eligibility and process intake/enrollment. Provide assessment and goal planning. Maintain compliance with Easterseals Oregon’s policies and procedures, and the SSVF program rules and regulations.

2. The Case Manager will assist clients with develop of Individual Action Plans and help establish connections to resources that will assist the participants reach their goals. Case Manager will provide financial assistance, supports to assist participants in stabilizing their housing, and will provide regular assessments to determine eligibility, level of financial assistance, and length of needed support services.

3. The Case Manager will connect participants with community resources and supportive services for which they may be eligible, including health care services, daily living services, transportation services, childcare services, legal services, personal financial planning services, fiduciary and payee services, and others as appropriate to the needs of each household. The Case Manager will work closely with collaborating community programs to enhance supports for the participant.

4. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and case files on the veteran and report regularly to the Program Manager. Data entry and collection for reporting and record keeping.

5. Counsel participants about employment and facilitate appropriate linkages between the veteran and community resource agencies. Advocate on behalf of veteran with these agencies.

6. Assist participants with resolving possible barriers to housing, transportation issues, childcare, employment and/or medical needs.

7. Network with and maintain positive relationships with Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Veterans Community Resource Referral Center, Veterans Services Officers, HUD VASH providers and Community partners.

8. Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, attendance at staff meetings, participation in professional development activities and other community events

9. Complete other assignments as requested by the Program Director and Program Manager.

Minimum Education, Certification, Experience:

Ø Bachelors’ degree in social services or related field or 2 years’ case management experience

Ø Demonstrated interest in working with Veterans and the ability to be compassionate and understanding

Ø Demonstrated ability to work with others and communicate effectively

Ø Ability to work with individuals of varying incomes, skill levels, experiences and cultures

Ø A professional appearance

Ø Strong Information technology skills

Ø Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Other Requirements:

MVR background check

Valid driver’s license

Current vehicle and liability insurance

ABOUT ESO

Mission: To be the organization that provides exceptional services and resources that make a tangible and positive impact on society. We serve children and adults with disabilities, veterans, mature job seekers, and their families, ensuring all feel included and valued and have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Vision: To create and deliver services, workforce development and housing programs that result in 100% included and empowered participants in their communities.

Core Values are the ESSENCE of who we are: Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Equity, Nurture, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Our Employees

You will find your peers at Easterseals Oregon (ESO) to be completely dedicated to the participants they serve, driven with a passion to help people succeed. Our employees are solution-oriented with profound integrity and commitment. They are highly skilled, adaptive and dependable. Our employees are described as approachable, empathetic, and heart-led.

Our Culture

Easterseals Oregon supports participants in their journey to self-sufficiency through a heart-led approach. We value and accommodate differences with compassion and fairness. We collaborate to build trust and benefit for our team, our participants, and the community. We appreciate our employees and provide leave opportunities to support work-life balance.

"Your life and mine shall be valued not by what we take... but what we give." - Edgar "Daddy" Allen, Easterseals Founder

Do you like to help others? Do you enjoy the feeling of making a difference using your bilingual skills? As an Administrative Assistant at Easterseals Oregon, you will contribute to our mission by helping minorities with disabilities reach their full career potential. This position is Monday-Friday with occasional weekends.

Equal Opportunity Statement: ESO is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, the company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, uniformed service or any other consideration protected by federal state and local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.

DEI Statement: At Easterseals Oregon, diversity, equity, and inclusion are an important core value for our employees, board members, the individuals we serve, and our community. Our commitment to these values is resolute and positions us to better serve our stakeholders from every background. We are driven by our commitment to inclusion across disability, age, gender, race, religion, identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, and homelessness. We celebrate diverse points of view and multiple approaches, driving innovation and subtleness, and positioning ourselves to lead the change we want to see in the world. Our Vision is to create and deliver disability services, workforce development, and housing programs that result in 100% included and empowered participants in their communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24