CASE MANAGER III - Inglewood

About the role

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team! This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator or Director of Behavioral Health of U.S.VETS. Case Manager III is responsible for providing guidance to veterans to achieve their highest level of independence. Case management is a collaborative process which assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the selection of services to optimally meet each individual clients needs. Classification: Exempt. United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.

Responsibilities

• Assesses veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Sobriety Support/Addiction Treatment, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric
• Coordinates care with VA personnel and other community partners on behalf of clients for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services.
• Facilitates client intake process and compiles client files ensuring all program eligibility documentation is complete
• Collaborates with clients to complete Individual Action Plans (IAP)
• Provides guidance to Case Manager I & II staff on client IAPs, client intervention strategies, progress notes, discharge planning, etc. during weekly program meeting and as needed
• Conducts crisis intervention and supports Case Manager I & II staff with client issues
• Maintains confidential client files in a professional and timely manner ensuring all forms are the most recently revised versions and in compliance with organization standards; all required documents are present, complete, signed by the client and staff as applicable; and documents are placed in the correct order according to organization standards
• Meets with clients as specified by program requirements and documents progress notes in Data/Assessment/Plan (DAP) format
• Reviews and documents updates for IAPs on a monthly basis
• Completes timely discharge summaries
• Conducts home visits (whether at project-based units or scattered site) to provide case management services and ensure health and welfare of clients
• Assists in quality management activities, data collection, and preparing reports
• Facilitates client life skills classes
• Provides specialized case management services and life skills groups/classes to veteran subpopulations as applicable (such as female veterans, disabled veterans, Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, etc.)
• Conducts random drug and alcohol screenings of clients
• Maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards
• Assists Program Coordinator and Director of Behavioral Health with auditing of client documentation such as client eligibility documentation, case notes, IAPs and IAP reviews, discharge forms
• Assists Program Coordinator and Director of Behavioral Health with program reporting.
• Supervises student interns which includes task assignment, reviewing process recordings, supervision sessions, evaluations, and adhering to university standards
• Assists with training new staff and providing training to team members
• Assists with