Case Manager, Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) Job at Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA 17103

Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to:

  • Understand and use the Recovery Model, Community Support Program Principles, and Supported Living principles while working with consumers with the belief that people will recover.
  • Interview referrals to obtain consumer history, to provide agency information and to determine and verify eligibility for program services.
  • Secure information such as medical, psychiatric, psychological and social factors to better understand their current situation and to evaluate supported living needs.
  • Develop and maintain with the consumer an individualized service plan which includes the consumer’s personal goals.
  • Review, monitor and evaluate service plans to determine consumer’s progress with their goals.
  • Manage caseload, prepare reports and keep well organized and detailed records of services provided.
  • Assist consumer with arranging transportation or provide transportation when needed.
  • Provide support and assistance to the consumer with their pursuit of personal goals.
  • Collaborate with other provider staff involved with the consumer. Work together to assist the consumer with developing and/or maintaining independent living skills and attaining personal goals.
  • Work with the consumer to obtain other community services, resources and supports. Make referrals and provide advocacy for the consumer if necessary.
  • Provide the consumer with the necessary tools which will enable the consumer to pursue services, resources and supports independently.
  • Attend training relevant to position.
  • Other duties that maybe relevant to the position or otherwise assigned.

Qualifications:
At least one (1) year professional level experience in human services with a minimum (6) months experience in Mental Health.

Required: Effective oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail; the ability to develop effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners; a professional appearance and sensitivity to vulnerable populations.

This position requires driving a company and/or a personal vehicle. The successful candidate must be privileged to drive according to guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and must maintain vehicle liability coverage if using a personal vehicle for client transport.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a non-stationary environment.

Works closely with Program Coordinator, SSVF Case Managers, and Program Assistant.

Engages with a diverse public.

May be subject to interruptions throughout the day. May be subject to hostile and/or emotionally upset public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Harrisburg, PA 17103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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