Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (V
Case Manager -Virginia (Personal Services)
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community. Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.
Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people. On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged “to go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand”. Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on “Helping America's most vulnerable”.
This position will report to the Program Director and will provide key linkages for clients beginning at their intake and assessment following through to their attainment or maintenance appropriate community support. The position will promote accessibility, outreach to targeted populations, and provide case management, advocacy and wraparound supports and services with the VA and in the community. This position will provide day-to-day support and services for participating veteran households. Has relevant experience in supportive services to veterans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Outreach to identify those at risk of suicide
(2) Baseline Mental Health Screening (Participants over 18 years of age)
(3) Education on suicide risk and prevention to families and communities
(4) Provision of clinical services for emergency treatment
(5) Case management services
(6) Peer support services
(7) VA benefits assistance for eligible individuals and their families
(8) Assistance with obtaining and coordinating other benefits provided by the
federal government, a state or local government, or an eligible entity
(9) Assistance with emergent needs relating to health care services, daily living
services, personal financial planning and counseling, transportation services, temporary income support services, fiduciary and representative payee services, legal services to assist the eligible individual with issues that may contribute to the risk of suicide, and childcare
(10) Nontraditional and innovative approaches and treatment practices, as
determined appropriate by VA
(11) Other services necessary for improving the mental health status and well-
being and reducing the suicide risk of eligible individuals and their families as determined appropriate by VA.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.