Case Manager for Veterans Emergency Housing - Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

Case Manager for Veterans Emergency Housing

Full Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm

** Pay rate up to $30/hr; based on experience **

Ideal candidates will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Case Manager - VAEH for Faith Mission in Columbus, Ohio. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in Columbus, Ohio, providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

What will I do as a Case Manager - VAEH with Lutheran Social Services?

• Work with clients to develop action-oriented goal plans with a focus on securing housing, operating from a "housing first" model.
  • Implement planning systems that reflect client strengths and needs, client responsibilities and action steps to help clients in achieving their goals.
  • Provide budgeting and other planning assistance toward the goal of housing attainment and retention, including establishing savings plans based on client income.
• Assist clients with referral and linkage to community-based social service and support systems that promote long-term safety, self-sufficiency, and stability.
  • Refer clients to partner agencies and community resources that benefit their short-and long-term goals.
  • Interface closely with all Faith Mission staff to provide quality wrap-around services for clients.
  • Gather information on potential resources for clients in the larger community, creating working relationships and disseminating information.
• Maintain clear and precise data and case notes, including timely submission of weekly CQI reports and careful documentation of all client interactions.
• Actively participate in weekly Case Review, working with colleagues toward positive client outcomes.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of safety, sanctuary, dignity, support and resource through adherence to the Faith Mission Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation by providing leadership, and by modeling professional and calm problem-solving behavior for clients, colleagues and the community.

Requirements for a Case Manager - VAEH with Lutheran Social Services:

• Four year degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience required.
• LSW preferred.
• Minimum two years working in a social service setting required.
• Experience working with homelessness, veterans, mental health or related services strongly preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

*some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.