Veteran Case Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Community Services 38th & I-27 - Lubbock, TX

Position Type

Full-time

Education Level

Degree or Relevant Experience

Salary Range

$16.79 - $18.53 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Local Travel / More than 50%

Job Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Category

Health Care

Description

StarCare Specialty Health System seeks to hire a Veteran Case Manager to join the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Team at VetStar (the veteran services division of StarCare).

Veteran Case Manager Responsibilities :

• Under the Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, screen, enroll, and case manage eligible low-income veteran families in housing stability crises.
• Develop and administer appropriate interventions and referrals, including delivery of program-specific services, that reasonably lower the veteran families' barriers to housing and corollary supportive services
• Develop veteran participants' long-term stability and community reintegration.
• Provide outreach to the community and develop substantive networks among Department of Veteran Affairs, veteran service, homeless prevention, supportive service, and housing agencies that advance the interests of homeless veteran families.
• Advocate for homeless veteran families with a vision towards ending veteran homelessness in the community.
• Complete timely and accurate reports and documentation necessary for program compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Veterans Programs Director.

Schedule : This is a full-time / non-exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

This position works on-site and must live in the Lubbock area.

Benefit Package : StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to : Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• Some college and / or high school diploma and two (2) years' experience in veteran services will be considered .
• Preference will be given to veterans or members of the U.S. Armed Forces (any branch), with experience as a veteran caregiver and / or direct work experience with state or federal military and veteran programs.

Additional Requirements :

• Skill in operating standard office machines (telephone phone, fax, copier, calculator, etc.) and personal computer with intermediate or greater experience with the standard Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Some regional travel is required. Mileage is reimbursed at the state approved rate.
• The selected candidate must have reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and be insurable under agency insurance.

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing.

Here's why you should choose StarCare :

Impactful Purpose : Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.

• Comprehensive Care : StarCare offers a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment : StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
• Professional Growth : StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration.

Come grow your career with us!

Legacy of Service : Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community.

Ready to get started? We've been waiting for you!

EEO Statement : StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.