SSVF Case Manager – Savannah- Changing Homelessness

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

Generates appropriate referrals to SSVF program and other community resources   Coordinates emergency services for homeless clients   Maintains outreach and engagement records on all individuals engaged, referred, and screened in an access database for reporting purposes through Outreach Manager  Engages with the VA and community partners for effective coordination of services for Veteran households  Assess new clients during screening, intake, and orientation  Interact with clients, colleagues, and community partners in a professional, respectful manner.  Assess program qualification criteria of client and aid in referral to outside resources  Assist veterans in planning of housing attainment and sustainability including housing search, job training, education, budgeting, and money management, increase in household income and connection to VA and Non-VA benefits  Conduct housing habitability inspections in accordance with SSVF program guidelines and standards  Ensure Rent Reasonableness of housing units located and/or paid for by the SSVF program in accordance with the program guidelines and standards  Complete client household recertification for program eligibility every 90 days  Collaborate with the veteran to create a housing stability plan (using S.M.A.R.T. goals) and monitor household progress and accomplishments to reach identified goals  Provide ongoing support, crisis intervention and housing stability support and resource referrals.  Coordinate housing, benefits, medical, legal, substance abuse and/or psychological services as, as needed  Collaborate consultatively with other staff to ensure appropriate levels of case management/support  Keep client files current in case file and database, with all documentation and case notes uploaded to HMIS within 24 hours of interaction  Conduct home visits to support client in housing stabilization  Liaison with the VA outreach departments, community outreach departments, VASH department and the VA benefits and hospital departments  Participate in conferences, workshops, special projects, and staff meetings Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills  Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities  Working knowledge of community resources  Skilled at building trust and rapport with people from diverse backgrounds  Ability to work alone on own initiative, often with minimum supervision, as well as part of a small team  Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing  A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, and other stake holders  Ability to foster a cooperative work environment  Skilled in the use of personal computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and correctly enter data into the Homeless Management Information System  Ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a demanding environment  Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change  Ability to maintain confidentiality of identifying client information  Periods of walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Education and Experience

Veterans preferred 3+ years of case management experience is preferred Educational background can be diverse; however, a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred Must be eligible to work within the U.S. and provide supporting documentation Must pass a Level II background check   Must pass a federal-level drug screen; possession of a medical marijuana card is currently not acceptable under federal law Must have a clean 3-year driving history Must have a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle without known issues or faults to complete essential job functions, and the required vehicle insurance within 90 days of onboarding

Salary/Salary Range

$42,000 - $47,000

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@changinghomelessness.org. Please also include job title in subject line.