Veteran's Housing Integrated Care Specialist
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas·Eastborough, Kansas
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas·Eastborough, Kansas
The specialist provides integrated care and case management for homeless or at-risk veterans using a Housing First model to ensure housing stability. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating community services, and assisting veterans with independent living skills and mental health recovery.
Veteran's Housing Integrated Care Specialist FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Homeless Services POSITION SUPERVISED: N/A
The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will be trained to use a Housing First Model when working with veteran households who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless, in order to maintain housing stability. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will collaboratively develop each veteran’s individualized plan of care, coordination of services with assigned treatment team members and community partners. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will assist veterans to improve their independent living skills, promote mental health recovery through the lens of person-centered care and secure / retain sustainable housing. Services will emphasize self-management of conditions; reduce utilization associated with inpatient stays and emergency room visits; improve transition of care between primary care providers and inpatient facilities in order to achieve their highest level of functioning. The Community-Based VA Housing Case Manager will apply a harm reduction and trauma informed approach to recovery orientated tasks for the support of mental health and/or sobriety.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Maintains acceptable overall attendance record, to include agency meetings and training as required. Attend and participate in all individual, group and field supervisions established by the program. Ensures appropriate notification to supervisor for absences and ensures that work is covered. Flexibility in work schedule when needed. Meets deadlines and ensures accuracy of various reports / paperwork, mileage sheets, and electronic timesheets. Exhibits appropriate level of technical knowledge for the position. Employees must read their emails and respond to messages daily as the Association frequently provides pertinent and important information to employees. Produces quantity of work necessary to meet job requirements. Works well with a team, keeps others informed of information needed. Treats others with dignity and respect, maintaining a spirit of cooperation. Residents should be treated with warmth and friendliness to decrease alienation and despair, increasing their changes of obtaining the services they need. Maintain professional verbal and written interactions with peers, participants, supervisors and other staff, which also includes effective listening skills. Use diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Provide strong customer service skills, so that residents will have the best experience possible while in the residential setting, increasing their chances of success while in the program and successfully transition into the community. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to handle new assignments, changes in procedures and business requirements. Identifies what needs to be done and takes appropriate action. Completes assigned work, meets deadlines without reminders/follow-up from supervisor or others. Performs work conscientiously with a high degree of accuracy. Ensure safe transportation of residents in the community as needed, using agency provided vehicle or personal vehicle. Collaboration with partnering agencies and CIT Teams for mobile response and stabilization services. Meets goals and objectives as mutually agreed upon during last performance review (if applicable).
The Community-Based VA Case Manager is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field. Licensed Master’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Computer literacy required. Preferred areas include knowledge of community-based and Veteran-serving resources, housing alternatives and vocational services; experience working in the community with veterans in the area of homelessness, substance abuse, family services, mental health, PTSD, crisis intervention, and incarceration; ability to write and communicate verbally in a clear and concise fashion; and the ability to develop and maintain rapport with veterans, constituents and staff. A valid Kansas driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.
All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.
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Market context
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