Veterans Administration (Va) Housing Case Manager - Located In Rockford, Il

Position Purpose: The VA (Veteran's Administration) housing case manager works with clients in the VA GPD (grant per diem) housing program. The case manager is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, developing an individual service plan, and monitoring progress. The case manager provides weekly case management in client homes and in the community to assist clients with housing stability and permanency, increasing their income and managing established income, and improving self-determination through illness management. The case manager coordinates care with the VA GPD Liaison and attends weekly client staffing, monthly meetings with the program managers, and monitors and reports on performance indicators and grant deliverables.

Case managers provide mental health rehabilitation services and supports to adults and families to decrease hospitalizations and crisis episodes and to increase community functioning in order for the client to achieve rehabilitative, resiliency and recovery goals. Case managers provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Case managers participate as a team member in the delivery of mental health services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.

The VA case manager provides but is not limited to case management services, crisis intervention, skills training, and documentation within the required time frame, medication monitoring, attends meetings, quality improvement, and other duties that are necessary in order to meet the needs of the seriously mentally ill.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Adequate written and computer skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Excellent organizational and computer skills
• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling, case management
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Self-Starter with ability to work independently, with a team, and in the community
• Ability to provide education and support to clients, families, staff or community resources
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum two years’ experience in mental health.
• Demonstrated education, training or experience in mental health services and/or co-occurring disorders

The Current Open Schedule Is

• Monday - Friday 830am-5pm. A level of flexibility is required for this position and also an understanding that a set schedule is not always guaranteed.

Their Ideal Team Member Would Be Able To

• Establish a healthy work-life balance.
• Work effectively and professionally with community agencies and specifically with the Veteran's Administration.
• Work independently while having an open and effective line of communication with the team.
• Perform or learn to perform de-escalation techniques.
• Be comfortable working independently in the community and within a client's home.
• Forget any preconceived notions of what mental illness looks like.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Licensure/certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Wellness plan
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Referral program
• Certain facilities offering on-site gym
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Group Life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs

Work Location: Rosecrance Ware Center – Rockford, IL

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.

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