Case Manager

U.S.VETS•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Clinical Director of U.S.VETS. With supervision, the Case Manager I 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: Non-Exempt

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
One year of experience in social services or related field preferred.
Case Manager I employees with over five years of experience in social services may have additional job duties as outlined in Case Manager II job description and may require less supervision.
Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling preferred.
Experience facilitating support groups preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Professional manner and appearance.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to work effectively with diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
Valid drivers license required.
Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of Case Manager III, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director, assists with assessing 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 to for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services.
Facilitates client intake process and compiles client files for the program and teammates, ensuring all program eligibility documentation is complete
With supervision, collaborates with clients to complete Individual Action Plans (IAP) that are approved and signed by Case Manager III, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director
Assists all Case Managers in maintaining 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 that are approved and signed by Case Manager III, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director
Reviews and documents updates for IAPs on a monthly basis
Completes timely discharge summaries that are approved and signed by Case Manager III, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director
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
With supervision, facilitates client life skills classes
Conducts random drug and alcohol screenings of clients
Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Completes accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system as applicable and other required internal and external databases
Documents client referrals for services
Attends scheduled team meetings and trainings
Maintains and submits time sheets, mileage logs, client expenses, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion
Performs other duties as required
Focuses on providing case management services that result in clients transitioning to permanent housing
Ensures clients are accounted for daily through contact, bed check, and/or daily sign-in logs
Monitors program rent/participant fee compliance to assist clients in prioritizing housing
Locates housing units in the community that meet clients needs
Focuses on providing case management services that result in clients obtaining and maintaining permanent housing
Ensures that children and youth are enrolled in school and connected to the appropriate services within the community, including early childhood education programs
Assists with Workforce Program Assessment and Enrollment processes
Works with clients to develop an Individual Employment Development Plan; assesses, alleviates, and reduces any barriers to employment; assists the veteran with the planning of short-term and long-term employment goals to include education and training goals
Provides individualized assistance to clients in developing cover letters, resumes and obtaining other supportive services.
Facilitates groups or classes, i.e., Job Placement, Job Retention, Employment Barriers, Computer Skills, Motivation, Money Management, etc.
Makes presentations of clients employment backgrounds to prospective employers.
Learns and maintains knowledge of community employment agencies and procedures, along with any modifications to those procedures.
May report directly to the SSVF Team Leader if applicable
Conducts rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services for veterans and their families
Works with clients to develop a Housing Stability Plan
Provides case management services to family members in the veteran household
Ensures that dependent children are enrolled in school and connected to the appropriate services within the community, including early childhood education programs
Maintains compliance with VA regulations and organization protocols in requesting and distributing Temporary Financial Assistance to third-parties on behalf of veteran households to include cross-referencing HMIS
Assists in the rapidly placing homeless veteran families into housing
Conduct Rent Reasonableness Testing and ensure Habitability Standards are met for veteran families rental units
Coordinates with VA Grant & Per Diem Transitional Housing Programs for immediate placement of clients and case manages them while they are on the Rapid Rehousing Track of the program