ILGR - Taking Control Person Centered Counselor

Western New York Independent Living • Buffalo, NY

100d • $48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Person Centered Counselor (PCC) will provide direct support to Veterans in assessing and budgeting to meet determined needs. PCC will work with the local VA Medical Center to ensure approval and monitoring of established budgets. PCC will perform ongoing services to the Veteran to ensure continued appropriate utilization of VDC benefits. PCC will also provide backup support to the Taking Control CDPAS Consumer Administrator functions as assigned by Director.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field OR Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Must have experience with providing instruction on budgeting to others.
• Understanding of military/veteran cultural competence preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Veterans who meet skills requirements preferred.
• Individuals who have work experience supporting Veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Veteran Directed Care referrals within next working day and establish face-to-face intake appointment to take place within 10 days.
• Complete face-to-face intake appointment and functional needs assessment within ten (10) days, again at six (6) months post-intake, and annually thereafter with Veteran/Representative.
• Accurately documents consumer services and required paperwork in Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL' s) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) working days of the service.
• Collaborate with PA Specialists for onboarding the Veteran's selected Direct Care Worker(s).
• Provide instruction to Veteran on the nature of the VDC program and provide referral to any additional Western NY Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL) services at any of the locations for support to the Veteran.
• Work with the Veteran face-to-face to develop a budget for goods and services consistent with functional needs assessment and consistent with VDC Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Submit initial Spending Plan (budget and supporting documentation) to Director for review.
• Provide monthly documented contacts to Veteran/Representative.
• Create Risk Mitigation plan with Veteran/Representative as necessary and in accordance with VDC Policies & Procedures.
• Attend any VA in-service trainings as directed by Director.
• Provide outreach and information to the community to describe the Taking Control VDC program to Veterans and other community members.
• Effectively communicate with VDC support staff regarding any changing needs for the Veterans.
• Attend Agency's in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency related activities as required.
• Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Agency provided group health insurance.
• Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.
• PTO and paid holiday package.
• 403(b) retirement with Agency match.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree