Specialist or Coordinator
Company: iHire
Location: Sun Valley
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
A Care Coordinator assesses each resident veteran to provide
information between the veteran and vocational rehabilitation.
Works as case manager providing bio-psychosocial assessments. As a
Life Coach, he/she will also work with different agencies to ensure
medical, legal, employment and various other services are provided.
The Care Coordinator documents and maintains veterans' files as
required by Vitality Unlimited and the Veteran Vocational
Rehabilitation Program. Cultivates an environment conducive to the
veteran's adjustment to a home environment and transition to
productive and independent lifestyles.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Attention to job detail and timely completion of all required
paperwork.
Collects data to meet the Veterans Administration reporting
requirements.
Serves as a liaison with the Veterans Administration Agency.
Performs a minimum of forty (40) hours performing the core
functions of the position.
Completes individual assessments,
Meets weekly or more with the residents to facilitates the
completion of their transitional phase of independent living.
Will supplement, coordinate and implement the Veteran's existing
plan.
Will develop, implement and assess a transitional plan that
coincides with the pre-existing VA plan to provide educational and
experiential activities in the development of independent living
life skills.
Devises ISP's with residents at intake, conducts monthly ISP
reviews.
Charts Case notes on every veterans on a weekly basis.
Helps with medication, medication log compliance and inventory.
Rotates for emergency on call.
Conducts random drug and breathalyzer testing as well as tests
under suspicion.
Conducts weekly house meetings.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training
as deemed necessary.
Performs various screenings (PHQ9, WHODAS, SOGS, SASSI), makes
recommendations to VA.
Performs a multitude of clerical duties (helping with forms,
policies and procedures, memos, etc.)
Facilitates rules committee and recreational activities.
Helps the residents with housing searches and budgets.
Coordinates care with HCHV and outside resources.
Coordinates other care for the residents when needed.
Completes the clinical portion of the intake process.
Monitors support staff for compliance.
Will assist the veteran in obtaining employment, retaining
employment, enhancing job skills, being employed as a volunteer or
being an active student or a combination thereof, while being a
resident.
Assesses and provides referrals for a variety of needs, such as
housing, mental health, employment, legal aid, education, substance
abuse treatment, aftercare and will act as a job coach providing
any other services deemed necessary.
Meets with Program Manager on a regular basis
Assists in procuring financial assistance for veterans.
Arranges for medical, dental and vision through the Veterans
Vocational Rehabilitation Program after discharge.
Enforces Employment Specialist efforts with veterans and monitors
veteran follow through
Coordinates veteran's travel needs.
Participates in veteran's concurrent discharge planning with other
participating agencies.
Documents and maintains accurate records as required by Vitality
Unlimited and the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
Complies with confidentiality requirements.
Participates in follow-up.
Completes monthly billing spreadsheet.
Supervise Support Staff and Cooks.
Over see the program for inspections and compliance
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledgeable of social, medical, vocational and legal resources
available in the specific and surrounding area.
Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and addictive behaviors.
Results-oriented vocational rehabilitation case manager
Strong ability to organize, plan and prioritize work
Strong knowledge of vocational counseling and case management
techniques
Education
Must have at least two (2) years experience employed in social
services or vocational rehabilitation.
Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License.
And be able to consistently pass a drug screen.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $60,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: iHire, Sparks , Specialist or Coordinator, Other , Sun Valley, Nevada
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