Job Information
Family & Community Services, Inc. Case Manager - Veterans Services, Honor Home - Full-Time in Canton, Ohio
Case Manager - Veterans Services, Honor Home - Full-Time
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Canton, OH • Honor Home (Stark County)
Description
Case Manager
Veterans Services, Honor Home
Full-Time
$17.31/Hour
Schedule: Flexible, to include some evenings/weekends; On-call duties
[GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:]{.underline}
The Case Manager (CM) will report to the Assistant Director as well as the site Program Manager for shelter coverage. The CM will be expected to work within the policies and procedures of Family & Community Services, Inc., and work toward the maintenance of good service standards and professional practices by utilizing the trauma-informed care model. Each CM will be responsible for a case load of up to 25 veteran residents into permanent housing.
[ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:]{.underline}
Complete assessments of veteran resident and/or veteran household's needs and to develop an appropriate support plan with the veteran, and if needed the family, with a focus on obtaining or maintaining permanent housing.
While providing services with a trauma-informed care approach, the CM will assist with provision of a wide range of practical, personal, social, and general care services for the veteran resident and/or veteran household.
Assists veteran residents and/or veteran households in developing realistic and achievable housing plans that focus on maintaining housing stability and include measurable action steps and timetables.
To undertake monitoring, reviewing, and recording of the agreed upon support plan according to the changing needs of the veteran resident and/or veteran household.
To promote veteran resident and/or veteran household involvement by maximizing their participation in the decision-making process within the services.
To communicate and liaise with various agencies (e.g. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Services Commission, Probation Services, Housing Authority, Landlords, Department of Jobs and Family Services, Legal and Consumer Credit Organizations).
To accompany veteran resident and/or veteran household to appointments with any of the above agencies as necessary.
Maintains regular contact with the veteran resident and/or household including childcare assessments, crisis intervention, referrals, and ongoing life ski