Case Manager- Veterans

Shelterhouse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter House in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Case Manager to provide intensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness, focusing on housing, income benefits and prevention of homelessness. The role requires driving, weekly client contact, and collaboration with veterans programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with LSW/MSW preferred, and CDCA preferred. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays is required. Proficiency with VESTA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; LSW/MSW preferred.
• CDCA preferred.
• Experience with case management, homelessness, mental health or substance abuse.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with daily access to a private insured vehicle and insurer approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to clients, including transportation.
• Assist clients with activities that promote achievement of their goals.
• Document client history, updates and goals in VESTA.
• Contact, or attempt contact, with clients weekly.
• Create housing plans for clients (ISP).
• Complete case management process of intake and psychosocial assessment.
• Manage GPD veteran dorms.
• Outreach to veterans; attend VA workgroups bi-weekly.
• Monthly outreach at Hamilton County Justice Center.
• Work with clients matched to the Rapid Rehousing Program (≈50% of time).

Skills

Valid driver's license

Driving

Independence

Flexible hours

High energy environment

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

LSW/MSW preferred

CDCA preferred

Tools

VESTA

Job description

Position OverviewShelter House is a community of residents, staff and volunteers working together to provide basic human services for the men and women of the Greater Cincinnati area who are experiencing homelessness. The Case Manager is responsible for providing intensive case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness with a primary emphasis on housing, income benefits and prevention of a return to homelessness.Essential Job DutiesProvide services to clients, including transportationAssist clients with activities that promote achievement of their goalsDocument client history, updates and goals in VESTAContact, or attempt contact, with clients once a weekCreate housing plans for clients (ISP)Complete case management process of intake and psychosocial assessmentManage GPD vet dormsConstant veteran outreachAttend VA workgroups bi-weeklyOn a monthly basis, preform outreach at Hamilton County Justice CenterWorks with clients matched to the Rapid Rehousing Program. About 50% of time will be spent working with clients under this project.Qualifications & RequirementsBacehlors degree requiredLSW/MSW preferredCDCA preferredExperience with case management, homelessness, mental health or substance abuseSince the Case Managers are responsible for driving clients in their personal vehicle, they need to have the following: Valid driver’s license with good driving record, daily access to private insured vehicle during work hours and the ability to be approved by Shelter House insurer.Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.Skills & AbilitiesAbility to function effectively in a high energy environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to work flexible hours including weekends and holidaysPhysical Requirements (% of time spent performing requirements)Time spent walking/standing- 50%Time spent sitting- 50%Works on computer 100% of timeMust be able to lift 20 pounds or more