Case Manager
Company: Volunteers of America Mid-States
Location: Huntington
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization
spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of
individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We
provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. -
We provide care and support for individuals with developmental
disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together
with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. -
When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer"
referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a
commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid,
mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and
build thriving communities. - Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are
some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! - We
offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet
eligibility requirements. -
Position Title: Case Manager I
Program: Suicide Prevention and Moral Injury
Department: VOA Honor
Reports to: Program Manager
Status: FT- Exempt
Location: Huntington, WV
OVERVIEW:
The Suicide Prevention and Moral Injury program assesses and
attempts
to stabilize Veterans who are experiencing suicidal ideation or at
risk of
suicidality. The Case Manager is a peer support, also working to
train
community partners on suicide awareness and prevention.
REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a Bachelor of
Social Work or a related undergraduate degree with less than
five
(5) years of related work experience; a person with five (5)
years
of experience in the field and no degree; or a veteran with
three
(3) years of experience in the field.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides outreach to community to increase awareness of
suicidality.
2. Lead group sessions and community training classes.
3. Provides case management duties, including:
a) Perform assessment and developing/monitoring case
plans and conducting necessary follow-up activities.
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b) Establish linkages with appropriate agencies and service
providers in the area/community.
c) Provide referrals and coordinating with VAMCs and
other service providers to provide health care services
and daily living services to participants.
d) Decide how resources are allocated to participants on
the basis of need.
e) Educate participants on issues, such as supportive
services availability and participant rights.
f) Provide assistance to participants in obtaining VA
benefits.
g) Provide assistance to participants in obtaining and
coordinating other public benefits.
h) Provide/refer for supportive services to participants,
including personal financial planning services,
transportation services, income support services,
fiduciary and representative payee services, legal
services, childcare, and housing counseling.
i) Demonstrate good clinical judgment in decision making
regarding participants.
j) Demonstrate ability to relate to Veterans and their
families in a culturally appropriate manner.
k) Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as
assigned by supervision & PQI Committee.
4. Advocate for the Veteran, integrating cultural values into
their
case plan.
5. Identify systemic barriers and communicates with
organizational leadership about these barriers to work
collaboratively to find viable solutions.
6. Actively participate in agency committees, projects, and
initiatives as required.
7. Assist with quarterly Case Record Review, as a reviewer, as
needed.
7. Comply with all policies and procedures of the program and
the
Council on Accreditation
BENEFITS:
--- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
--- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
--- Life Insurance
--- Long-Term Disability
--- Short Term Disability
--- Flexible Spending Accounts
--- Health Savings Accounts
--- Critical Illness
--- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Paid Vacation Time (based on eligibility)
--- Paid Sick Time (based on eligibility)
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status,
genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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