Veteran Case Manager – Housing & Community Support

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Dental & Vision

FSA

HSA

PTO and holidays

Community impact

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Veteran Case Manager for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. The role focuses on coordinating referrals, intake, housing and income supports for veterans, and liaising with VA partners. On-site schedule, Monday–Friday, with regional travel in Central Ohio.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree and 2–4 years of case management or crisis intervention experience, plus a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree with relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of case management and/or crisis intervention experience.
• Experience with homeless or other special needs populations preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurance and access to vehicle for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Accepts referrals from the VA Homeless Coordinator and manages arrival of new veterans including transportation issues, bed assignment, etc.
• Conducts intake interviews with vets and completes required paperwork, communicating benefits and limitations of the program.
• Develops and maintains an on-going plan of action creating individual goals by assessing client strengths and needs. Makes appropriate client referrals to outside agencies as needed and assists clients in securing stable housing and income. Acts as a liaison and link for clients with outside community resources
• Have active communication with the VA Homeless Coordinator and the VA clinic social worker.
• Develop relationships with area veteran's organizations, VA Service Commission and area landlords.
• Keeps monthly contact with veterans who have moved into the community to assure their continued stability.
• Assists veterans with transportation to move into housing, grocery shopping, etc, by accessing Lancaster Transit and other options when possible.
• Educates and assists veterans with medication management.
• Conducts outreach efforts to external partners and educates them about the Veterans programs. Solicit, collect and organize area donations from the community.
• Assists clients in the development of job and life skills as needed. This includes how to maintain their apartment, pay bills on time, apply for benefits, develop a budget and how to keep a job.
• Establishes and maintains file, ensures timely, accurate, and complete documentation and statistics as required for the program.
• Keeps a close eye on direct client assistance to conform to budget. Keeps accurate mileage documentation.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Homeless populations

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Veteran Case Manager for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. The role focuses on coordinating referrals, intake, housing and income supports for veterans, and liaising with VA partners. On-site schedule, Monday–Friday, with regional travel in Central Ohio.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree and 2–4 years of case management or crisis intervention experience, plus a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.