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Case Manager - Supportive Services for Veteran Families SSVF

Goodman JFS of Broward

Davie, FL | Full Time

$73k-88k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Case Manager - Supportive Services for Veteran Families SSVF

$73k-88k (estimate)

Full Time 4 Months Ago

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Goodman JFS of Broward is Hiring a Case Manager - Supportive Services for Veteran Families SSVF Near Davie, FL

CASE MANAGER - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OF VETERAN FAMILY

Summary: The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is a federally funded grant program designed to support low-income veterans and veteran households who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The SSVF Case Manager is responsible for providing housing focused case management services to eligible veterans and their household. The SSVF Case Manager works closely with MISSION UNITED, VA programs, and other service providers to coordinate services and ensure ongoing support of program participants as they work on finding permanent housing, income enhancement, and developing self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments to identify needs and establish housing goals.
Engage veterans and their families in the development, implementation, and update of housing plans; facilitate referrals to appropriate facilities or service providers to accomplish housing goals.
Help clients to identify and eliminate housing challenges, identify housing goals, develop skills that increase their ability to live self-sufficiently, and obtain and maintain permanent housing after exiting the SSVF program.
Engage veterans and their families in the development, implementation, and update of service plans that address individual needs (life skills, legal needs, employment, health, etc.); facilitate referrals to appropriate facilities or service providers to accomplish service plan goals.
Counsel veterans and/or their families to facilitate achieving service plan goals, developing life skills, and/or sustaining success and wellness; conducts activities and monitors the service environment to maximize client success and well-being.
Establish and maintain an intensive, housing-focused relationship with the veteran, family, staff, and community programs/agencies.

Other Duties

Coordinate and consistently document in accordance with best practices of clinical case management services and activities. Will document the overall effectiveness of the case management services provided.
Conduct community and home visits related to client needs; Provides follow-up and monitors service delivery and care environments.
Conduct weekly phone calls to clients to monitor progress.
Stay abreast of community resources and procedures for referring clients to appropriate resources.
Acts as an advocate helping veterans and their families with needs and solutions to achieve independent living and reach their highest level of potential.
Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and supportive counseling, as needed.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Provide referrals to the housing specialist and ensure ongoing coordination between the housing specialist, client, and case manager. Assist with coordinating inspections as necessary.
Complete required check request packages associated with veteran housing expenses i.e., rent, utilities, and furniture and submit in a timely manner to ensure payments are made on time.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree with major course work in social work, mental health or other field closely related is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is a requirement.
At least two (2) years of experience in general interviewing practices and/or techniques, counseling, social case/service work (including crisis prevention and intervention) or community resource referral, or closely related work with preferred experience working with persons with mental health conditions.
Prior case management experience and knowledge of SSVF Program highly preferred.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices, outcome measurement, and quality management.
Experience working with low income, homeless population, veterans, military families and/or service members strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Position Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels.
Strong background in volunteer recruitment, management, and cultivation
Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to excellence.
Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles.
Highly organized and professional demeanor.
Resourcefulness, promotions savvy and problem-solving acumen.
Knowledge of MS Office

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
Able to lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds.
Flexible work schedule.
Includes meetings, driving, climbing stairs, and walking to/from client’s homes.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with State and Federal law, GJFS will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or other protected status in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

GJFS and its employees support through policy, procedure, and action the right of disabled persons, prospective staff, and persons served to equal access to services and employment. GJFS considers all applicants with disabilities for employment using the same criteria as are used for the employment of persons without disabilities.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is contingent upon the completion and passing of a Level 2 Criminal Background check, driver’s license screening, and drug screening. Employment is probationary for a period of 60 days from the date of hire. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.