What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - SSVF position at The Salvation Army USA Western Territory?
Location: Owens Campus - Veterans Services
Status: FT
MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
The Case Manager will provide direct case management services to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. They will screen veteran's eligibility for the program and facilitate the intake process. Case Managers will coordinate care with VA personnel, assist veterans in identifying education and training goals, and identify mainstream needs and facilitate the process to meet those needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related discipline preferred.
- Related employment experience may be substituted for degree requirements on a 2:1 ratio
- Experience working with homeless and/or at-risk veterans and families preferred.
- Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff and community partners.
- Must have a valid Driver License with good motor vehicle record.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Veteran Status Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
