Veteran Program Specialist
Veteran Program Specialist
Job Title: Veteran Program Specialist
Department: Client Services
Program: SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
Reports To: SSVF Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time
Department: Client Services
Program: SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
Reports To: SSVF Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time
COVID-19 Vaccine Required but subject to recognized exemptions
Position Summary
A full-time position providing eligibility screening and case management services to very low income veterans/veteran families in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. The Veteran Specialist will identify and engage with current and previously homeless individuals and families to assist them in obtaining and retaining permanent affordable housing. The position is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate financial assistance records, case notes and evaluation and reporting requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):
- Identify veterans/veteran families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness
- Conduct comprehensive SSVF intake to include assessment of strengths and challenges
- Assist veteran in development of Housing Stabilization Plan focusing on housing, income and self-care goals
- Ongoing monitoring of the Housing Stabilization Plan as a tool to achieve self-sufficiency
- Provide comprehensive case management services to veterans/veteran families
- Conduct home visits
- Provide appropriate referrals and linkages to community partnerships and resources
- Screen all SSVF eligible participants to determine if they are currently enrolled for health care and other supportive service provided by the VA
- Maintain a caseload of 17+ households
- Assist the SSVF Program Manager with developing and maintaining relationships with groups and organizations which serve veterans
- A minimum of 10% of the Veteran Specialist’s time will be spent in outreach efforts to the most vulnerable veterans
- Develop relationships with landlords/property managers
- Establish a cooperative working relationship with community partners serving veterans
- Work with the Caritas SSVF Program Manager to identify and document best practice processes and procedures
- As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas Employment Specialists to link clients to employment
- Develop professional relationships with external job sources / employers to encourage hiring of veterans
- As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas Education Specialists to link clients to Education Programs
- Manage case data by entering client data in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in a timely manner
Qualifications:
Education
- Required:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Social Work or a related degree is preferred
- Preferred:Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Social Work or a related field
Experience
- Required: 1 year of professional direct services in social services with case management experience
- Preferred: Experience working with veterans/veteran families or homeless populations.
Computer Skills
- Experience working with various software programs: word processing, spreadsheets and databases
Other
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 30 days of employment.
Salary/Benefits:
- Base Salary Range: $42,230-$48,400.
- The salary offered will follow Caritas of Austin salary guidelines based on candidate's education and experience.
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance for employees.
- 14 Paid Holidays per year.
- 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Monthly Phone Stipend.
- Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.
Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
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