Veteran Directed Care Specialist

Veteran Support & Advocacy

• Provide support to approximately 30 Veterans per month, ensuring access to services that promote independent living, self-advocacy, and quality of life.
• Conduct in-person intake meetings and quarterly visits as required by the VA.
• Utilize the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment to determine functional needs and develop consumer-driven support and spending plans in consultation with the Veteran and their chosen supports.

Person-Centered Planning

• Work collaboratively with the Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD), Loma Linda VA Center and local community agencies in San Bernardino County to arrange and implement long-term services and supports.
• Aid Veterans in hiring, training, supervising, and terminating personal care workers, including employer/employee paperwork.
• Coordinate transitions from medical and residential care facilities back into the community.
• Connect Veterans with additional support services through collaboration with Independent Living Specialists, AT Specialists, and AT Coordinators.

Service Coordination & Community Liaison

• Assist Veterans in reviewing, approving, and submitting timesheets to the Fiscal Management Service.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of documentation of services provided, including entering consumer data into the appropriate database.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the local VA Medical Center regarding Veteran status.

Fiscal & Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor billing and expenditures, ensuring compliance with budgetary limits and timely employee payments.
• Collaborate with CPWD’s Program Manager and Accounting Department to ensure the collection of assessment and admin fees.

Communication & Compliance

• Maintain ongoing communication with the local VA Medical Center regarding Veteran status.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
• Adhere to the Independent Living Philosophy, demonstrating professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act.
• Act as a mandatory reporter, recognizing and reporting signs of abuse as required by law.

Professional Development & Participation

• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and program meetings as required.
• Seek out position-related training opportunities to enhance knowledge and effectiveness.

Travel

Travel 20-30% as needed for direct services, meetings, and training.

Peer Mentorship & Consumer Empowerment

• Serve as a peer mentor, modeling independent living skills and providing guidance to Veterans.
• Offer peer-based support to Veterans, reinforcing their ability to direct their services and live independently.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.