Case Manager - Veteran & Supportive Services Denver (3)

Volunteers of America - Colorado•Denver, CO

32d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities. This position is for the Back Home SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) program which is a Rapid Rehousing program that utilizes a 90-day model to find and stabilize housing for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Primarily focusing on housing case management, but also offering wrap-around case management services assisting to connect veterans to Public Benefits, VA benefits, Health referrals, and Financial health referrals. The Case Manager directs and facilitates the delivery of appropriate support services for participant households as indicated by relevant service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination. Case Manager is charged with making demonstrable progress towards obtaining and applying knowledge and experience in field-relevant best practices and standards.

Requirements

Four years of direct experience in the provision of human services/related experience or education
Must possess a Colorado driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance.
Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).
Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

Responsibilities

conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments
engaging in community outreach
providing case management services
program-wide service coordination
making demonstrable progress towards obtaining and applying knowledge and experience in field-relevant best practices and standards