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Case Manager, FL - Priority Veteran

United Way of Central Alabama

Pensacola, FL

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SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Background Investigation, Case Management, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contact Management, Crisis Intervention, Customer/Client Research, Driver's License, Homeless Services, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Microsoft Office, Military, Regulations, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, United States Military, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Pensacola, FL
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Today
**Position Title:** Case Manager, FL Priority Veteran **Supervisor:** Lead Case Manager, Priority Veteran **Position Summary** Provide case management for low-income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction using the Housing First model **Responsibilities** - Assess clients' needs, strengths and barriers and work with clients to develop effective housing stability plans. - Provide effective case management including regular home visits, housing counseling, client-centered advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention etc. to create housing stability. - Actively manage assigned caseload of veterans and/or veteran families, including traditional, Shallow Subsidy, and HUD-VASH cases - Effectively communicate the Priority Veteran program to prospective clients, landlords and community, and conduct outreach to assigned counties - Maintain consistent contact with local homeless coalitions (COC's), VA Hospital, shelters, etc. - Follow up on all inquiries in a timely manner, and accurately conduct eligibility determinations following grant guidelines. - Maintain accurate and timely case documents - Accurately follow the grant regulations and program policies. - Actively participate in professional development training. - Actively participate in weekly staff meetings and individual supervision **Qualifications** **Knowledge/Skills** - Case management experience, including knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-first practices - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System - Able to work as team member - Able to establish rapport with clients who are homeless or facing homelessness - Familiarity with Housing First, Veteran's Administration (VA) and/or US Military a plus **Education/Experience** Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable area preferred; military experience preferred; combination of education and experience considered **Working Conditions** Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes Some occasional after-hours/weekend work Travel required **Requirements** Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA's insurance Valid driver's license Reliable transportation Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law Cell phone Background checks to include criminal record, drug screen, and TB test Ability to lift 30 lbs. Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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United Way of Central Alabama