STARTING SALARY 45K

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide services that include connecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services where Veterans are not eligible for VA care.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Provide a Non-Clinical Assessment to understand the Veteran's situation, potential barriers to care, the causes, and the impact of such restrictions on the Veteran's ability to access and maintain health care services.
• Work closely with Veterans to assist them in communicating their preferences in care and personal health-related goals to facilitate shared decision-making of the Veteran's care.
• Provide comprehensive case management and care coordination across episodes of care and acts as a health coach by proactively supporting the Veteran to optimize treatment interventions and outcomes.
• Collaborates with other disciplines involved in providing care, regularly consults with other team members, and appropriately assesses and addresses the needs of the Veteran.
• Documents service delivery and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and are responsible for consumer confidentiality.
• Document all contacts with veterans in HMIS tracking system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency with the agency's fiscal and billing procedures.
• Transport Veterans in a safe, cautious, and responsible manner.
• Implements fire and life safety standards.
• Take part in all appropriate staff, supervision, and training meetings.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the SSVF Program Manager to complete tasks for the program.
• Practice social distancing (6FT) as required by CDC and State Guidelines

(Hand sanitizer, masks, proper hand washing) and wear PPE when unable to properly social distance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Team Player with excellent listening skills
• Proficient in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A car for visits to Veterans in their own homes or at other locations

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  REQUIRED Valid New York State Driver's License and own insured Vehicle with 100/300 bodily injury liability insurance.
• PPD (TB) test required with proof of results

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Master's level social worker degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related field.

Or

Experience working with Veterans, a plus and must-know clinical issues, skill in community resource development.

CATEGORY

NON-EXEMPT