What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Advocate position at FAMILY ALLIANCE FOR VETERANS OF AMERICA INC?
POSITION SUMMARY
The person in this position will be primarily responsible for outreach, coordination of referrals,
education, intake, providing case management and community-based service coordination.
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Veteran Advocates ensure adequate supportive
services and care as a part of the permanency/transitional planning process. The Veteran
Advocates teach relapse prevention principles. They will ensure that Veterans receive services
in a manner that is consistent with agency and operation policies, ethical standards of practice
, and the individual service plan established for each Veteran. Position functions as a member of
the supportive services WestCare team and works with Veterans and their families, both at the
Center, in the community and in the home as needed, to devise the individualized service plan
for the Veteran’s success. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform outreach and coordinate referrals from other agencies and institutions.
Schedule appointments with Veterans to determine eligibility and accompany Veterans
to their appointments and community activities.
Active participant and leading efforts of SWOT Team.
Coordination of community events
Coordination and management of team building activities.
Manage emergency drills/documentation as according to company
policies/grants/accreditation requirements.
Attend scheduled meetings, speaking engagements and presentations with referral
agencies as required.
Increase Veteran's usage/access to benefits/VSO
Build a partnership with VSO/Social Services.
Work closely with Iowa Legal Aid to Assist Veterans.
Complete assessments and provide case management.
Timely, accurate documentation of all Veteran records.
Coordinate orientation and educational services for all Veterans.
Coordinate additional assessments and VA medical appointments as needed.
Conduct outreach activities, referrals, housing, employment, and financial assistance
services.
Assist Veterans in obtaining permanent housing and employment or training programs.
Attend scheduled meetings within the community and represent Family Alliance for
Veterans of America (FAVA) at conferences and other meetings.
Provide crisis intervention by WestCare procedures.
Oversee and coordinate tasks including but not limited to follow-services educational
needs, vocational needs, and discharge planning.
Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and
goals of WestCare Foundation
Other relevant duties as assigned
The person in this position will be primarily responsible for outreach, coordination of referrals,
education, intake, providing case management and community-based service coordination.
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Veteran Advocates ensure adequate supportive
services and care as a part of the permanency/transitional planning process. The Veteran
Advocates teach relapse prevention principles. They will ensure that Veterans receive services
in a manner that is consistent with agency and operation policies, ethical standards of practice
, and the individual service plan established for each Veteran. Position functions as a member of
the supportive services WestCare team and works with Veterans and their families, both at the
Center, in the community and in the home as needed, to devise the individualized service plan
for the Veteran’s success. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform outreach and coordinate referrals from other agencies and institutions.
Schedule appointments with Veterans to determine eligibility and accompany Veterans
to their appointments and community activities.
Active participant and leading efforts of SWOT Team.
Coordination of community events
Coordination and management of team building activities.
Manage emergency drills/documentation as according to company
policies/grants/accreditation requirements.
Attend scheduled meetings, speaking engagements and presentations with referral
agencies as required.
Increase Veteran's usage/access to benefits/VSO
Build a partnership with VSO/Social Services.
Work closely with Iowa Legal Aid to Assist Veterans.
Complete assessments and provide case management.
Timely, accurate documentation of all Veteran records.
Coordinate orientation and educational services for all Veterans.
Coordinate additional assessments and VA medical appointments as needed.
Conduct outreach activities, referrals, housing, employment, and financial assistance
services.
Assist Veterans in obtaining permanent housing and employment or training programs.
Attend scheduled meetings within the community and represent Family Alliance for
Veterans of America (FAVA) at conferences and other meetings.
Provide crisis intervention by WestCare procedures.
Oversee and coordinate tasks including but not limited to follow-services educational
needs, vocational needs, and discharge planning.
Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and
goals of WestCare Foundation
Other relevant duties as assigned