About this opportunity
The Salvation Army lists this Case Manager - VA Contract opportunity in north las vegas, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rate: $24 USD per hour
nDescription
nLOCATION: Owens Campus
nSTATUS: Full Time/ Non-Exempt
nMISSION STATEMENT:
nThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
nQUALIFICATIONS:
nnnBachelor’s degree in a Human Services related discipline. Minimum of four years of related employment experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
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nnExperience working with homeless and/or at-risk veterans preferred
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nnStrong oral and written communication skills.
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
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nnAbility to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community partners.
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nnMust have a valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and own registered and insured vehicle for client visits. Mileage reimbursement will be provided and a company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients
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nnVeterans' status is preferred
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n nRESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnProvide direct case management services to veterans within the VA Contract program
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nnScreen veteran's eligibility for the program and facilitate the intake process
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nnCoordinate care with VA personnel and others on behalf of participants for eligibility documentation and mental and physical health services.
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nnLearn and maintain knowledge of community employment agencies and procedures, along with modifications to those procedures.
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nnAssist veterans in identifying education and training goals and develop plans to meet those goals.
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nnAssist veterans in identifying mainstream needs and facilitate the process with appropriate service providers to meet those needs.
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nnAssist veterans to alleviate employment barriers.
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nnMaintain, record, and report progression of veterans and their families through program participation.
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nnPerform interventions and crisis-oriented counseling.
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nnConduct outreach activities, including visits to facilities such as shelters, treatment programs, soup kitchens and other locations where homeless and at-risk families may congregate.
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nnConduct home visits to provide case management services.
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nnMaintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports
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nnComplete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system
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nnAttend all scheduled team meetings and trainings.
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nnOther duties and special projects as assigned.
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n nThis position is subject to grant funding; however, if the funding ends the position may be eliminated. This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.
nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
nQualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms continuously. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
nQualifications
nEducation
nRequired
nnBachelors or better in Human Services
n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnDriver's License
n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
north las vegas, NV, 89095, US
Who can apply
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