Case Manager (Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program – Veterans Employment Assistant Services (HVRP VEAS)

Case manager

Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program – Veterans Employment Assistance Services (HVRP-VEAS)

HVRP-VEAS is a grant funded program at St. James AME Zion Church – Zion House through the U. S. Department of Labor intended to assist homeless Veterans on the Maryland, Virginia and Delaware Eastern Shore to obtain gainful employment. The HVRP-VEAS team will work closely with community partners to identify eligible veterans in need of employment. Through provision of case management services, Veterans will be assisted in navigating the employment search and placement system.

The goal of the HVRP-VEAS program is to assist clients to obtain and retain employment necessary to maintain long term, independent living. HVRP-VEAS is an intervention program, with services to include case management and assistance in obtaining employment for Veterans.

Position
The Case Manager reports to the Supervisory Case Manager and complements the HVRP-VEAS team of Zion. The primary purpose is to help Veterans obtain and retain gainful employment. This position is critically important to the success of the HVRP-VEAS project and requires a high degree of collaboration and public relations skills.

Responsibilities:
The HVRP-VEAS Case Manager duties are summarized as:
Responsible for the development of emergency support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to obtain training, retooling, and to obtain and retain employment.

Provide direct supportive comprehensive case management services to homeless veterans.

Conducts crisis intervention and provide referrals as necessary

Screens and evaluates veteran households for housing needs and eligibility for HVRP-VEAS services

Provide intake and assessment services

Develop individual employment plans based on the desires of the Veterans served

Collect necessary data, determine program eligibility and create participant case file

Maintain and builds partnerships and coalitions with other community and government agencies

Participates and assists with outreach events

Counsel participants to support them in reaching their goals

Track and provide program outcomes to the Super