Veterans Liaison
Community Counseling Center (CCC)•Cape Girardeau, MO
•$20 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
The Veterans Liaison connects Veterans, Service Members, and eligible family members with suicide prevention, behavioral health, and supportive services. This position provides outreach, screening, case management, and care coordination using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, or related social services field required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working in behavioral health, social services, case management, Veteran services, crisis intervention, or related field desired.
- Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health systems, and supportive service programs.
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and documentation skills; ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
- Ability to work with diverse population using a trauma-informed approach.
- Experience working with Veterans or knowledge of military culture desired.
- Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.
- Ability to travel within the service area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct community outreach and build referral relationships with VA facilities and local organizations.
- Screen participants for eligibility and suicide risk using approved tools and agency protocols; complete intake assessments.
- Develop service plans, provide case management, and monitor participant progress.
- Coordinate referrals and warm hand-offs for behavioral health care, housing, benefits, transportation, employment, and other needs.
- Respond to crises according to agency procedures and coordinate emergency referrals when needed.
- Maintain timely documentation, participate in required reporting and training, and protect participant confidentiality.
- Provide ongoing case management services, including monitoring participant progress and coordinating referrals.
- Support outreach events and comply with agency policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
- Retirement Auto-Enrollment
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
