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Volunteers Of America Colorado SSVF Veteran Specialist - Case Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado
SSVF Veteran Specialist - Case Manager
Fort Collins, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1612+Laporte+Ave+Fort+Collins+CO+USA+80521)
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Description
WHO WE ARE
Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.
WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIALVolunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.
SCOPE:The Veteran Specialist directs and facilitates the delivery of appropriate housing stability and support services for homeless and nearly homeless Veteran Households as indicated by Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, and Critical Time Intervention service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination. Further, Veteran Specialists may develop specialty areas including: housing, employment, legal services, benefits, or others as indicated by the needs of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Responsible for identifying and serving the unique needs of Veteran Households participating in the SSVF Program and utilizing screening and assessment tools and ensuring the completion of needs-based screenings.
2) Responsible for understanding and implementing the SSVF program according to VA and VOA standards and expectations; maintains a clear understanding of the SSVF Program Guide.
3) Develops, directs and monitors the implementation of quality Housing First/CTI-based supportive services tied to housing stability. Coordinates with the entire SSVF team to deliver services most appropriate to meet the needs of presenting households.
4) Conducts community-wide outreach to identify homeless and nearly homeless Veteran households presenting with substantial barriers to housing stability.
5) Provides case management services to participating Veteran households.
6) Supports team members by serving as a resource for analyzing and solving problems, and staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field.
7) Assists the Project Manager with the annual program self assessment review process and continuous quality improvement planning for the SSVF Program.
8) Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the position
9) May provide training and mentorship to other SSVF grantees regarding best practices in Veteran and homeless services and general V.A. expectations.
10) Clearly documents all client interactions along with required eligibility and demographic
information.
11) Performs duties in a professional manner by maintaining the confidentially of all information and by participating effectively within and across teams.
12) Required to drive for work to meet the needs of clients all year.
13) Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
1) Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or relevant equivalent experience.
2) Two years of direct human services experience; experience with homeless preferred.
3) Experience with Veterans or knowledge of the unique needs of veterans.
4) Proficient in the use of Windows and web-based application and office software.
5) Prefer candidates with veteran status.
6) Good organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
7) Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.
Type:Full Time
Salary:$23.00/hr
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
BENEFITS(eligibility is based on job type/status)
Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays/Floating Holidays/Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Life Insurance/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program/Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company Paid Unlimited Mental Health Benefits for Employees on the VOAC Health Plan
Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer
Position will remain open until filled
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