Veterans Program Rural Case Manager

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.

Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking a Rural Counties Case Manager, working in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This individual will use best practices to assess the housing needs of veterans, who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. We cover 9 rural counties. The case manager will utilize a wrap-around philosophy to assist veteran families in maintaining self-sufficiency and housing stability by meeting with the veteran families to develop an individual treatment plan, coordinate individualized services for housing and financial stability, and document all support related to activities and services. This position will primarily office out of our Festus or St. Charles, MO location and require a clean driving record since the position requires the case manager to meet clients on a regular basis in several counties. A company vehicle is provided, but a personal vehicle may be required intermittently. Core working hours are Monday thorough Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Starting Compensation is $45,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess client program eligibility at initial intake.

• Assess the client’s strengths, desires, and immediate/long term needs.

• Assist with stably housing clients within 90 days of enrollment.

• Make in-home visits to observe indicators of the client’s progress.

• Assist clients with their transportation, clothing, furniture, and food needs.

• Assist clients with monthly budgeting.

• Collaborate with SSVF Peer Support services as needed.

• Receive input from SSVF staff regarding housing, mentoring, substance use and other immediate/long term needs.

• Responsible for meeting goal indicators as outlined in the SSVF grant.

• Assist and complete special case management projects as directed by program Manager or program Director.

• Complete daily and monthly departmental paperwork

• Update clients’ electronic files in CaseWorthy daily, to include communication with clients, services provided, or any internal or external referrals made.

• Create and maintain an organized hard copy file for each client.

• Refer clients to additional resources to address other service needs such as mental health and substance use disorders, and legal assistance.

• Make referrals to other SPC Programs as appropriate.

• Refer clients to local VA medical centers for potential health and financial benefits assistance.

• Develop relationships with clients and their natural supports.

• Work with other employment and veteran services programs within the community and St. Patrick Center staff.

• Networks with federal, state, and local agencies

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• College degree or 4 to 6 years of equivalent professional experience required.

• BSW or related field preferred.

• Prefer 1-2 years’ experience working with the unhoused population preferred.

• Veteran status preferred.

• Knowledge of housing and other supportive service resources.

• Knowledge of housing and other supportive service resources

• Valid driver's license (MO residents require Class E)

• Personal vehicle

• Valid auto insurance required

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.