What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Administration (VA) Housing Case Manager position at Careers?
Become a champion of hope.
At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.
Position Purpose: The VA (Veteran's Administration) housing case manager works with clients in the VA GPD (grant per diem) housing program. The case manager is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, developing an individual service plan, and monitoring progress. The case manager provides weekly case management in client homes and in the community to assist clients with housing stability and permanency, increasing their income and managing established income, and improving self-determination through illness management. The case manager coordinates care with the VA GPD Liaison and attends weekly client staffing, monthly meetings with the program managers, and monitors and reports on performance indicators and grant deliverables. The case manager also provides outreach in the community to assist Veterans with access to services.
Case managers provide mental health rehabilitation services and supports to adults and families to decrease hospitalizations and crisis episodes and to increase community functioning in order for the client to achieve rehabilitative, resiliency and recovery goals. Case managers provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Case managers participate as a team member in the delivery of mental health services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
The VA case manager provides but is not limited to case management services, crisis intervention, skills training, and documentation within the required time frame, medication monitoring, attends meetings, quality improvement, and other duties that are necessary in order to meet the needs of the seriously mentally ill.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum two years’ experience in mental health.
• Demonstrated education, training or experience in mental health services and/or co-occurring disorders
• Adequate written and computer skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Excellent organizational and computer skills
• Self-Starter with ability to work independently, with a team, and in the community
• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling, case management
• Ability to provide education and support to clients, families, staff or community resources
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
The current open schedule is:
- Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm. A level of flexibility is required for this position and also an understanding that a set schedule is not always guaranteed.
Their ideal team member would be able to:
- Work independently while having an open and effective line of communication with the team.
- Perform or learn to perform de-escalation techniques.
- Work effectively and professionally with community agencies and specifically with the Veteran's Administration.
- Be comfortable working independently in the community and within a client's home.
- Establish a healthy work-life balance.
- Forget any preconceived notions of what mental illness looks like.
Job Type: Full-time
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Compensation & Rewards
- Base Pay: Starting at $22.50/hour (pay is based on education, experience, and credentials)
Work Location: Rosecrance Ware Center – Rockford, IL
Our Benefits
Rosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
- 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
- Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
- Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
- Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
- Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities
- Discounts at participating retailers
- Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility
Who We Are
Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.
We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope.
Our Health and Safety Commitment
We maintain a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.
Our Partnerships
- AARP Employer Pledge Program
- MSEP (Military Spouse Employment Partnership).
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of something bigger! Your role at Rosecrance will help transform lives—starting with your own.
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Link to the candidate VEC page: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/rosecrance-health-network/e/p7OpV
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