VA Case Manager

SHELTER HOUSE VOLUNTEER GROUP•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shelter House is a community of residents, staff and volunteers working together to provide basic human services for the men and women of the Greater Cincinnati area who are experiencing homelessness. The Case Manager is responsible for providing intensive case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness with a primary emphasis on housing, income benefits and prevention of a return to homelessness.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Valid driver’s license with good driving record, daily access to private insured vehicle during work hours and the ability to be approved by Shelter House insurer.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to function effectively in a high energy environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Time spent walking/standing- 50%
Time spent sitting- 50%
Works on computer 100% of time
Must be able to lift 20 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

LSW/MSW preferred
CDCA preferred
Experience with case management, homelessness, mental health or substance abuse

Responsibilities

Provide services to clients, including transportation
Assist clients with activities that promote achievement of their goals
Document client history, updates and goals in VESTA
Contact, or attempt contact, with clients once a week
Create housing plans for clients (ISP)
Complete case management process of intake and psychosocial assessment
Manage GPD vet dorms
Constant veteran outreach
Attend VA workgroups bi-weekly
On a monthly basis, perform outreach at Hamilton County Justice Center
Works with clients matched to the Rapid Rehousing Program. About 50% of time will be spent working with clients under this project.