Case Manager Ii - Washington, United States - U.S. VETS

U.S. VETS

Verified Company

Washington, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Case Manager II - Workforce - Washington, DC

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
USVETS Washington DC - Washington, DC

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range:
$ $26.66 Hourly

Travel Percentage:

Job Shift:
Day

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

_This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator of the U.S.VETS program in which the Case Manager is assigned. Case Manager II is responsible for providing guidance to veterans to achieve their highest level of independence. Case management is a collaborative process which assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the selection of services to optimally meet each individual clients needs._

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

_For Case Managers of all U

SVETS Programs:
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Assesses veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Sobriety Support/Addiction Treatment, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric
Coordinates care with VA personnel and other community partners on behalf of clients to for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services.
Facilitates client intake process and compiles client files ensuring all program eligibility documentation is complete
Collaborates with clients to complete Individual Action Plans (IAP)
Maintains confidential client files in a professional and timely manner ensuring all forms are the most recently revised versions and in compliance with organization standards; all required documents are present, complete, signed by the client and staff as applicable; and documents are placed in the correct order according to organization standards
Meets with clients as specified by program requirements and documents progress notes in Data/Assessment/Plan (DAP) format
Reviews and documents updates for IAPs on a monthly basis
Completes timely discharge summaries
Conducts home visits (whether at projectbased units or scattered site) to provide case management services and ensure health and welfare of clients
Assists in quality management activities, data collection, and preparing reports
Facilitates client life skills classes
Provides specialized case management services and life skills groups/classes to veteran subpopulations as applicable (such as female veterans, disabled veterans, Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, etc.)
Conducts random drug and alcohol screenings of clients
Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Completes accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system as applicable and other required internal and external databases
Documents client referrals for services
Attends scheduled team meetings and trainings
Maintains and submits time sheets, mileage logs, client expenses, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion Drive company vehicle for client transportation or other workrelated activities.
Performs other duties as required

_Additional Program-Specific Duties:
_

U.S.VETS has various programs in which a Case Manager may be assigned to, including Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, Workforce, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, and Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program, that have additional program-specific duties as outlined below.

For Case Managers working with Transitional Housing Clients:
Focuses on providing case management services that result in clients transitioning to permanent housing
Ensures clients are accounted for daily through contact, bed check, and/or daily signin logs
Monitors program rent/participant fee compliance to assist clients in prioritizing housing
Additionally, for programs with scatteredsite transitional housing such as the Transition In Place (TIP) Program, locates housing units in the community that meet clients needs
For Case Managers working with Permanent Housing Clients:
Focuses on providing case management services that result in clients obtaining and maintaining permanent housing
For programs with scatteredsite permanent housing, locates housing units in the community that meet clients needs
For programs that serve families with dependent children, ensures that children and youth are enrolled in school and connected to the appropriate services within the community, including early childhood education programs
For Case Managers working with Workforce Clients:
Assists with Workforce Program Assessment and Enrollment processes
Works with clients to develop an Individual Employment Development Plan; assesses, alleviates, and reduces any barriers to employment; assists the veteran with the planning of shortterm and longterm employment goals to include education and training goals
Provides individualized assistance