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Level
Experienced
Job Location
USVETS Barbers Point - Kapolei, HI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$53,000.00 - $55,500.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
The Team Leader for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) reports directly to the SSVF Program Coordinator and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of comprehensive services delivered to veterans and their families by U.S.VETS. The main function of this program is to assist homeless and at-risk veterans and their families to obtain and/or maintain housing.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Requirements:
Level
Experienced
Job Location
USVETS Barbers Point - Kapolei, HI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$53,000.00 - $55,500.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
The Team Leader for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) reports directly to the SSVF Program Coordinator and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of comprehensive services delivered to veterans and their families by U.S.VETS. The main function of this program is to assist homeless and at-risk veterans and their families to obtain and/or maintain housing.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance, direction, and supervision to SSVF direct service staff.
- Provide direct supportive comprehensive case management services to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
- Supervise screening of veterans eligibility and appropriateness for the program and facilitate the intake process.
- Supervise development of individual housing plans in collaboration with Case Managers and clients to assist clients in achieving their goals.
- Perform case file and database (including HMIS) audits and provides corrective action to direct service staff.
- Track and provide program outcomes to the Program Coordinator and site management as needed and requested and assist with compiling and submitting required reports.
- Lead discussions and action to resolve case-specific situations regarding client progress.
- Coordinate care with VA personnel and others on behalf of participants for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services.
- Learn and maintain knowledge of community employment agencies and procedures, along with modifications to those procedures.
- Assist veterans to identify education and training goals and develop plans to meet those goals.
- Assist veterans to identify mainstream needs and facilitate the process with appropriate service providers to meet those needs.
- Maintain, record, and report progression of veterans and their families through program participation.
- Assist veterans and their families to alleviate employment barriers.
- Perform interventions and crisis-oriented counseling.
- Visit facilities such as shelters, treatment programs, transitional housing, sober living programs, soup kitchens and other locations where homeless or at-risk families may congregate to publicize services.
- Conduct home visits to provide case management services.
- Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system.
- Schedule screenings and/or transportation on behalf of veterans with the treatment facilities, programs, service agencies, and other activities.
- Attend and facilitate scheduled team meetings and trainings.
- Maintain participant confidentiality at all times and ensure proper client consent is obtained to coordinate care
- Ensure proper review of Temporary Financial Assistance requests to include verifying eligibility in HMIS and with other agencies.
- Maintain and submit time sheets, mileage logs, client expenses, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in social services field or other related field required.
- Two years of experience working with homeless and/or at-risk veterans and families.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership and conflict management skills.
- Valid drivers license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
- Must have own registered and insured vehicle for client visits. Mileage reimbursement will be provided and company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.
