JOB PURPOSE:
Provide comprehensive case management to Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. To provide quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function within the community.
QualificationsESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advocate for and facilitate Veterans’ access to community resources; housing assistance, utility assistance, and relevant community services and benefits. Build database of community resources. Provide referrals to community resources as needed.
- Conduct initial intake meeting with Veteran. Evaluate individual and family needs. Complete service plan with Veteran including housing and other related needs. Coordinate and monitor services, including comprehensive tracking of Veteran activities in relation to service plan and Housing Inspections. Document detailed case notes, daily; maintain comprehensive client files. Prepare reports as requested by Lead Case Manager, Program Manager and/or Quality Assurance
- Coordinate with Financial Assistance Coordinator for payment to third parties. Keep Veteran informed of actions/payments being made.
- Meet regularly with Lead Case Manager to staff case load. Provide on-going program evaluation and recommendations to the Lead Case Manager and Program Manager for continuous growth and quality.
- Be active in and network at monthly Veteran community groups. Provide presentations at various community groups within the greater metropolitan and surrounding area. Promote the success and reputation of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service, in everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to “Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families and their communities.”
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
EXPERIENCE: 1+ years case management experience; 3+ years preferred. 2+ years in a customer service focused environment. Experience with homeless, low income, veterans & their families a strong plus.
ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
LICENSES: LMSW, LBSW, LMFT preferred. Drivers License with clear record required.
VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. Up to 30% travel within county and surrounding areas.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected] or speak with your recruiter.
Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
- 1+ years case management experience.
- 3+ years case management experience (preferred).
- 2+ years in a customer service focused environment.
- Experience with homeless, low income, veterans and their families (strong plus).
- LMSW, LBSW, or LMFT licensure (preferred).
- Valid Driver's License with clear record.
- Daily use of a personal vehicle available without prior notice.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% within county and surrounding areas.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by employer.
- Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk to safety or health of self or others.
What We Do
Family Endeavors, Inc. is a non-profit Christian community service organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable people in crisis. They provide a range of services including housing assistance, mental health support, employment services, and case management to individuals, families, and veterans.
