Veteran Housing Service Coordinator SSVF Butler
Veteran Housing Service Coordinator SSVF Butler
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USD 42000 - 45000
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Job Description
Veterans Leadership Program
Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) is Western and Central Pennsylvanias premier Veteran service organization. For 40 years VLP has operated with a focus on empowering Veterans to navigate the transitions of life and supports every Veteran in reaching their fullest potential. With supportive and serviceoriented expertise VLP serves over 7000 Veterans annually through comprehensive programs and partnerships. VLP is the largest provider of Veteran subsidized housing in Western Pennsylvania operates two of the nations most effective employment programs as well as holistic wellness and additional supports for Veterans and their families.
VLP is a team comprised of experienced leadership support staff and case managers including Veterans National Guard Army Reserve family members of Veterans and civiliansupporters who are deeply committed to assisting any and every Veteran.
Overview of Position
The Veteran Housing Service Coordinator under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program provides comprehensive outreach and case management services to Veterans and their households in Butler and surrounding counties; and assists Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis transition into permanent housing.
Location:Butler Pa
Principal Duties
- Provide direct and comprehensive housing case management to Veteran households
- Facilitate and conduct outreach including tabling events speaking engagements and virtual meetings
- Complete SSVF assessment for eligible Veterans
- Maintain and update SSVF program case file with necessary documentation
- Schedule and facilitate monthly meetings with all SSVF clients
- Complete individual service plans monthly budgeting plans and provide appropriate referrals
- Collaborate and coordinate with other community resources such as permanent housing providers and social service providers
- Attend weekly and monthly VLP and SSVF program meetings
- Maintain client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with VLP guidelines
- Maintain agency required productivity standards
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priority projects.
- Take initiative and handle a variety of activities concurrently in fastpaced environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines along with attention to details a must.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Progressive skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Selfdirected flexible with strong problemsolving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Presentation skills along with professional behaviors attitude and appearance.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to support the organizations mission along with sensitivity of cultural and workplace harmony.
Experience and Education
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work or Social Science or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Minimum of three 3 to five 5 years successful experience in human services case management or housing counseling required.
- FBI Act 73 criminal history and Act 33 and Act 34 clearances required.
- Position requires a valid PA drivers license and good driving record.
- Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education
Salary starting at $42000 a year.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
