What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Priority Veteran Tuscaloosa position at UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC?
Community Initiatives
SSVF Grant
Position Title: Program Coordinator- AL, Priority Veteran
Supervisor: Assistant Program Director -AL, Priority Veteran
Position Summary
Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of assigned Case Managers including supervision, training, and ongoing development
of Case Managers. Maintain quality and productivity controls and maintain staff performance benchmark goals. Maintain
positive working relationships with referring agencies and other community providers.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision to Case Managers to ensure veterans and veteran families achieve housing stability.
- Oversee onboarding, training and development of staff to ensure high-quality services are provided to clients in
accordance with SSVF grant guidelines and Housing First principles - Review and approve team’s documentation including certification, recertification, case notes, and closure goals
for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy - Facilitate weekly supervision meetings to provide performance feedback, track progress towards goals, and
support staff in problem-solving and case staffing - Provide crisis intervention and resolve client concerns under direction of Supervisor
- Ensure consistent contacts are maintained with VA, hospitals, clinics, Vet Centers, homeless shelters and
community agencies. - Ensure case referrals are assigned within program timelines and completed accurately.
- Review Temporary Financial Assistance requests for accuracy and supporting documentation of need for
submission - Handle client transfers to other SSVF programs.
- Monitor and ensure achievement of monthly Continuous Quality Improvement goals.
- Ensure representation at all local Continuum of Care homeless coalitions
- Coordinate closely with local HUD-VASH team
- Ensure relationships with community partners across assigned counties are developed and maintained.
- Manage a small caseload of HUD-VASH clients when needed
Knowledge/Skills
- Case management experience, including knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-first practices
- Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to have crucial conversations and provide feedback on employee performance
- Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System
- Able to work as team member
- Familiarity with Housing First, Veteran’s Administration (VA) and/or US Military a plus
Education/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field
- Licensed preferred
- Military experience preferred
- 2-3 years supervisory and program management experience required
Working Conditions
- Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes
- Some occasional after-hours/weekend work
- Travel required
Requirements
- Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance
- Valid Alabama driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law
- Cell phone
- Background checks to include criminal record, drug screen & TB testing
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.