The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Case Manager. This position is provides time-limited Housing Supportive Services for very low-income Veteran households and families who are homeless and about to enter permanent housing within 90 days; have left housing to access permanent housing more suitable to their needs within 90 days; and/or are at immediate risk of becoming homeless.
Case management services involve coordination and assistance in housing search, placement, and permanent housing retention; access to Veteran and mainstream benefits; overcoming housing self-sufficiency barriers; and providing limited housing rent, utility, emergency housing and housing stabilization assistance for Veterans in the Greater Harrisburg Region of Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. Position Details: Hours: 37.5 hour work week; Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; with a rotational on-call schedule.Salary: $18.31/hr.Successful Candidates Will Be Responsible for:Outreach to very low-income Veteran households, including homeless, both unsheltered and in emergency shelters, and at places where they congregate.Interview and assess for SSVF eligibility using Eligibility Screening Tool.Assess and prioritize supportive services based on housing and needs assessmentUtilize Evidence Based Practices of Housing First, Motivational Interviewing and Critical Time Intervention in case managementCreate Individual Goal Plan with client for permanent housing stability.Function as a multi-disciplinary team with the YWCA's Veterans Services Dept.Assist clients with housing search, placement, or prevention of loss of housing.Inspect potential housing units for housing codes, safety, and habitation standards.Serve to mediate concerns involving the landlord/property manager, participant, and participant household members to ensure housing stability.Collaborate with existing landlord/property managers to identify any concerns relating to housing site safety, ongoing unit availability, and other factors that may impact ongoing access to safe and affordable housing.Schedule and conduct weekly individual case management.Provide, coordinate SSVF temporary financial assistance e.g. rent, utility, security deposit assistance following SSVF temporary financial allocation and limitations.Coordinate with the Lebanon VAMC for outreach, referral, and join case planning so that veterans will receive full VA benefits and mainstream benefits.Coordinate with other Veteran Services Organizations.Coordinate with the Continuum of Care networks for CoC PA501, PA507, and 512Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field with prior related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.In-depth knowledge and understanding in social services, veteran benefits, and other supportive services.Valid driver's license, clean driving history, and reliable personal vehicle. Proof of insurability may also be required.Current FBI, criminal, and child abuse clearance or the ability and willingness to obtain.Our Awesome Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee assistance programsFlexible spending accountLife Insurance Short & Long Term DisabilityProfessional development assistancePension retirement planPaid time off11 paid holidays