What are the responsibilities and job description for the SSVF Case Manager position at The Utica Center for Development INC?
Abilities Required:
- Must be proficient with computers
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally both in the spoken and written word
- Strong ability to work as a team as independently
- Must possess organizational, planning, information gathering, information monitoring, problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Must possess judgment and decision-making ability, initiative, confidentiality, and attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have Associates or Bachelors Degree
- Valid NYS Drivers License
Responsibilities:
- Complete pre-screens on all Veterans that seek assistance.
- Conduct community outreach
- Work with other agencies to ensure Veterans in need are being reached.
- Compile data for monthly reports
- Complete and file all applicable reports provide direct client services
- Perform eligibility assessments to determine that Veterans are eligible for SSVF Assistance determined by the CNYVOC, that the Veteran is homeless or at imminent risk.
- Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients, with a strong focus on SSVF tenants: including intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, long –term case management, tenant education, advocacy, and referrals.
- Assist the Housing Director with the maintenance of the housing binders, tenant leases, and other paperwork
- Assist the Housing Director in monthly housing inspections
- Identify opportunities for collaborative ventures with local apartment complexes, rental agencies, and owners of rental houses to begin the process of finding local affordable housing for Veterans.
- Ensures all applicable regulations and guidelines are followed before requesting approval for assistance.
- Connect families with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.
- Help all Veterans and their families that are in need.
- Attend community-based meetings when needed.
- Work closely with the VA, DOL and any other government agencies and community agencies as needed.
- Complete SOAR applications for eligible clients
- Input HMIS data
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000