Veteran's Housing Case Manager Easterseals Oregon - 3.0 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $23.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Experience working with the veteran population Driver's License Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description

POSTION TITLE

Veterans Housing Case Manager

DEPARTMENT

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

LOCATION

Portland, OR MISSION:

Assist Veterans and their families with housing stabilization through person center focused case management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Determine program eligibility and process intake/enrollment. Provide assessment and goal planning. Maintain compliance with Easterseals Oregon's policies and procedures, and the SSVF program rules and regulations. 2. The Case Manager will assist clients with develop of Individual Action Plans and help establish connections to resources that will assist the participants reach their goals. Case Manager will provide financial assistance, supports to assist participants in stabilizing their housing, and will provide regular assessments to determine eligibility, level of financial assistance, and length of needed support services. 3. The Case Manager will connect participants with community resources and supportive services for which they may be eligible, including health care services, daily living services, transportation services, childcare services, legal services, personal financial planning services, fiduciary and payee services, and others as appropriate to the needs of each household. The Case Manager will work closely with collaborating community programs to enhance supports for the participant. 4. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and case files on the veteran and report regularly to the Program Manager. Data entry and collection for reporting and record keeping. 5. Counsel participants about employment and facilitate appropriate linkages between the veteran and community resource agencies. Advocate on behalf of veteran with these agencies. 6. Assist participants with resolving possible barriers to housing, transportation issues, childcare, employment and/or medical needs. 7. Network with and maintain positive relationships with Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Veterans Community Resource Referral Center, Veterans Services Officers, HUD VASH providers and Community partners. 8. Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, attendance at staff meetings, participation in professional development activities and other community events 9. Complete other assignments as requested by the Program Director and Program Manager.

Minimum Education, Certification, Experience:

Ø Bachelors' degree in social services or related field or 2 years' case management experience Ø Demonstrated interest in working with Veterans and the ability to be compassionate and understanding Ø Demonstrated ability to work with others and communicate effectively Ø Ability to work with individuals of varying incomes, skill levels, experiences and cultures Ø A professional appearance Ø Strong Information technology skills Ø Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Other Requirements:

MVR background check Valid driver's license Current vehicle and liability insurance

ABOUT ESO

Mission:

To deliver transformative disability services, workforce development, and housing programs, empowering individuals and families to lead fulfilling lives and enriching communities across Oregon.

Vision:

Our vision is to deliver transformative disability services, workforce development, and housing programs, empowering individuals and families to lead fulfilling lives and enriching communities across Oregon. Core Values are the ESSENCE of who we are: Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Equity, Nurture, Compassion, and Empowerment. Our Employees You will find your peers at Easterseals Oregon (ESO) to be completely dedicated to the participants they serve, driven with a passion to help people succeed. Our employees are solution-oriented with profound integrity and commitment. They are highly skilled, adaptive and dependable. Our employees are described as approachable, empathetic, and heart-led. Our Culture Easterseals Oregon supports participants in their journey to self-sufficiency through a heart-led approach. We value and accommodate differences with compassion and fairness. We collaborate to build trust and benefit for our team, our participants, and the community. We appreciate our employees and provide leave opportunities to support work-life balance. "Your life and mine shall be valued not by what we take... but what we give." - Edgar Allen, Easterseals Founder.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

ESO is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, the company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, uniformed service or any other consideration protected by federal state and local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person