JOB SUMMARY:
Provide coaching, care coordination, referral and appointing services to clients enrolled in the VA Caregiver Legal and Financial program. Provide services via phone, text and video and a case management system for case notes, appointing, and other documentation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for assessing needs of participating clients to inform the development of personal plans in various areas including legal information and benefits navigation aimed at improving their overall well-being.
- Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and documenting all coaching sessions and related services within the case management system.
- Provide web-assisted audio or video coaching to utilize motivational interviewing, solution focused techniques, and other related skills to assist clients in obtaining the desired information, resources, and assistance.
- Work with clients to develop personal goal plans and identify actions steps for completing their plans.
- Provide connections to appropriate resources and make necessary referrals for facilitating goal attainment.
- Complete ongoing training as required by customer and MyAdvisor
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Understands oneself, effectively manages emotions, listens and communicates with respect, and builds trusting relationships.
- Accountability: Meets established expectations and takes responsibility for achieving results; encourages others to do the same.
- Collaborates: Engages others by gathering multiple views and being open to diverse perspectives, focusing on a shared purpose that puts the client and program overall success first.
- Effectively Leverages Resources: Create exceptional outcomes, embraces change, and constructively resolves barriers and constraints.
- Legal and Financial Knowledge: Have a strong understanding of legal and financial terminology.
MISSION AND VALUES:
- Contributes to achievement of the Mission and Vision of our organization.
- Adapting to Change – Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
- Continuous Improvement – Acts to constantly improve the level of customer satisfaction in both individual and teamwork processes.
- Client Centered Focus – Demonstrates concern for meeting or exceeding customer’s expectations/requirements in a manner that allows the client to guide rehabilitation process towards the achievement of their goal(s) and which provides satisfaction for the customer.
- Teamwork – Accomplishes tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value, contributions, and commitment of every member.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements:
Paralegal, JD, or similar degree from an accredited university
Physical Capabilities: no limitations physically
Mental demands:
- Concentration/Attentiveness
- Respond to unpredictability
- High Level of Record Keeping
- High Pressure for Results
- Independent Judgment and Discretion
- Organize and Prioritize
- Manage Multiple Projects/Tasks
- Read, Comprehend and Follow Instructions/Work Orders
- Relate to Others
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration
Work Environment: Contractor Site usually, Remote, typically during current conditions.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Program Delivery.