What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager, Veterans Villas position at Veterans Village of San Diego?
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Description
WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!
VETEANS VILLAGE OF SAN DIEGO has been serving veterans for over 40 years. It takes determination and commitment to overcome the challenges of homelessness and chemical dependency and we are here to serve those who have graciously served us – our VETERANS and their families! Our amazing team of employees helps us fulfill our motto, which is LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND.
The Case Manager, Veterans Villas, is a full-time position that offers housing retention-oriented services in a permanent supportive housing setting, integrating evidence based practices effective with individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and have mental and/or physical health needs. Such services include outreach directly with tenants, developing individual service plans, increasing access to benefits/healthcare/mental healthcare, community integration and community development within the residential community. The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Case Manager will be implementing evidence-based practices, such as Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care, working with a range of community service providers to ensure residence are stabilizing in housing, improving their quality of life, and integrating into the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of client needs and progress
- Maintains complete client records in accordance with agency and best practice standards
- Performs crisis intervention
- Reviews, weekly, assigned case files
- Refers clients, as appropriate to their individual needs, to outside resources (e.g. Medical, dental, mental health, legal, social services, veterans benefits, etc.)
- Interfaces with other staff as appropriate regarding client needs and progress
- Facilitate life skills/support groups and events
- Maintains all required documentation in HMIS
- Attends scheduled department and agency staff meetings and trainings as required
- Participates in interdisciplinary teams to exchange information with other staff regarding client needs
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of the military and the Veterans Administration
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with homeless population or AA degree in Human Services
- Work or related field experience preferred.
- Knowledge of HMIS database a plus!
- Knowledge of Housing First approach a plus!
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and thrive in a challenging situations
- Able to change priorities at a moment’s notice
- Must be able to fluently read, write and communicate in English
- Must be able to comfortably, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Must be able to sit comfortably for long periods of time
- Valid California drivers license and up to date vehicle insurance
- Veteran Status a Plus!
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screen
Salary : $22 - $25
