Case Manager I

POSITION TITLE : Case Manager I

LOCATION : Beckley, WV

STATUS : Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM : VOA Honor

REPORTS TO : Program Director

INTRODUCTION :

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS :

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :

Health and Wellness

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund matching

Employee discounts

• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

Retention Committee

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

The Moral Injury and Preventing Suicide program assesses and attempts to stabilize Veterans who are experiencing suicidal ideation or at risk of suicidality. The Case Manager is a peer support, also working to train community partners on suicide awareness and prevention

This position requires a Bachelor of Social Work or a related undergraduate degree with less than five (5) years of related work experience; a person with five (5) years of experience in the field and no degree; or a veteran with three (3) years of experience in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides outreach to community to increase awareness of suicidality.

2. Lead group sessions and community training classes.

3. Provides case management duties, including :

4. Advocate for the Veteran, integrating their needs / wants into their case plan.

5. Actively participate in agency committees, projects, and initiatives as required.

6. Assist with quarterly Case Record Review, as a reviewer, as needed.

7. Comply with all policies and procedures of the program and the Council on Accreditation

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.