WFS SSVF Case Manager - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest•Spokane, WA

5d•$25

About The Position

Provide Supportive Services to Veterans & their families in this grant funded program. Provide case management services to Veterans to develop & execute Individual Housing Plans that enhance housing security to eligible participants through direct & indirect service provision in Goodwill & partner agencies. Must have valid driver license with personal auto insurance as well as pass background & driver record check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
Must have valid driver license with personal auto insurance as well as pass background & driver record check.

Responsibilities

Effectively assist participants to achieve & maintain housing stability by coordinating &/or providing supportive services.
Ensure that participants receive the assistance needed to promote housing stability, including: consulting with participants to conduct needs assessment, working with participants to create individualized housing stability plans that include specific plans & specific goals, monitoring participants from the time of intake until they exit the program, & ensuring that participants obtain needed supportive services, re-evaluate participant eligibility, per program requirements.
Interpret & explain information, such as eligibility requirements, application details, & program specific information.
Determine the participant's household needs & priorities.
Gather & record information about the participant's health, income, eligibility for public benefits, employment skills, background, family relationships & supports, & living situation in order to identify & coordinate those services that will be most effective & acceptable to the participant in improving housing stability.
Coordinate activities & work collaboratively with department & contracted community agencies providing services under the SSVF program to ensure that Individual Housing Plans are achieved.
Create & utilize informal community networks, as needed, to locate resources & make referrals as necessary in support of Individual Housing Plans.
Participate in meetings, staffings, & other activities as directed to promote & review the effectiveness of Individual Housing Plans & overall case management efforts.
Conduct other services & activities in concert with Department of Veterans Affairs, Supportive Services for Veterans Families program guide & at the direction of Program Manager.
Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, community partners, & all team members.
Ensure all paperwork & related activities are entered, current, accurate, & in compliance in a timely manner.
Seek new sources of revenue that will meet Goodwill's mission & align with strategic plan.
Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, procedures, CARF standards, & principles of safety for personnel, participants & property.
Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekend shifts.
Make necessary notifications when required to law enforcement, supervisors & other appropriate individuals.
Demonstrate respect & value all veterans, regardless of circumstances, behavior or needs.
Work collaboratively with Workforce & Family Services to provide participant services.
Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property.
Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
Comply with all health, safety, & fire standards & all local, state, & federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
Other duties as assigned.