Case Manager - Veteran & Supportive Services Denver (5)
Case Manager - Veteran & Supportive Services Denver (5) Denver, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1247+Santa+Fe+Denver+CO+USA+80204) ApplyDescriptionWHO WE AREVolunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.WHY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICAVolunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.PROGRAMThis position is for the Back Home SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) program which is a Rapid Rehousing program that utilizes a 90-day model to find and stabilize housing for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Primarily focusing on housing case management, but also offering wrap-around case management services assisting to connect veterans to Public Benefits, VA benefits, Health referrals, and Financial health referrals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Case Manager directs and facilitates the delivery of appropriate support services for participant households as indicated by relevant service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination. Case Manager is charged with making demonstrable progress towards obtaining and applying knowledge and experience in field-relevant best practices and standards.RequirementsQUALFICATIONS:Four years of direct experience in the provision of human services/related experience or educationMust possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.Position TypeFull time, potential for hybrid workPosition Salary Range:$22.00 - $24.00Bonus Compensation Information: 1500.00750.00 is paid with first check750.00 is paid after six months of serviceStarting Pay:Based on experienceBenefit eligibility is based on job type/statusVacation TimeSeparate Sick TimePaid HolidaysFloating HolidaysPersonal DaysVolunteer/Wellness DayTuition AssistancePension Plan403b Retirement Plan with Agency MatchHealth, Dental, Vision, Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceAccident InsuranceEmployee Assistance/Work-Life Balance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramLifeLock with NortonPublic Service Loan ForgivenessVolunteers of America is an EEO/AA EmployerPOSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLEDVISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLEVeterans Strongly Encouraged to ApplyEmployee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process.Salary Description22.00-24.00/hr