SSVF Carolinas Case Manager - Durham (63374)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach efforts for the SSVF Program including establishing an outreach plan, developing a schedule, and communicating with the VA and other key housing and community providers.
• Screen potential program participants for program eligibility and follow up with applicable agencies to verify information including veteran and income status.
• Conduct housing and comprehensive supportive services assessments for program participants and develop a comprehensive Family Services Plan.
• Provide service coordination between the program and community partners, for persons served and their families/supporters.
• Work with persons served, family members, collaborating housing agencies and professionals to revise service plans and to develop placement, stabilization and follow-up plans.
• Provide or arrange for housing support and wraparound services including connections to all eligible VA and mainstream resources to support transition to or maintenance of permanent housing.
• Travel to housing sites to support persons served, monitor progress and address any health, behavioral or life skills issues.
• Communicate effectively (under confidentiality rules) with clients, service team to rapidly address and correct issues with services or supports - especially living skills, employment, education, family and socialization.
• Ensure appropriate use of and documentation of any temporary financial assistance.
• Ensure that veterans and their families receive services that support rapid re-housing; addressing assessed needs, promoting healthy decision-making, securing financial independence and promoting relationships at home in the community.
• Ensure participant category reassessments are completed according to specific SSVF requirements.
• Participate in program and professional supervision, attend required staff and Project Management Team meetings and trainings, and contribute to team-based collaborative planning.
• Complete all appropriate reporting in HMIS and other systems as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, rehabilitative counseling, or related human service field is preferred (or comparable experience).
• Experience working with homeless individuals and families including veterans is a plus.