Veterans Advocate

2 months ago


Sioux City, United States WestCare Foundation Full time
Job Details Job Location Sioux City - 701 Pierce St Suite 204 - Sioux City, IA Salary Range $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The person in this position will be primarily responsible for outreach, coordination of referrals,

education, intake, providing case management and community-based service coordination.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Veteran Advocates ensure adequate supportive

services and care as a part of the permanency/transitional planning process. The Veteran

Advocates teach relapse prevention principles. They will ensure that Veterans receive services

in a manner that is consistent with agency and operation policies, ethical standards of practice

, and the individual service plan established for each Veteran. Position functions as a member of

the supportive services WestCare team and works with Veterans and their families, both at the

Center, in the community and in the home as needed, to devise the individualized service plan

for the Veteran's success. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform outreach and coordinate referrals from other agencies and institutions.

Schedule appointments with Veterans to determine eligibility and accompany Veterans

to their appointments and community activities.

Active participant and leading efforts of SWOT Team.

Coordination of community events

Coordination and management of team building activities.

Manage emergency drills/documentation as according to company

policies/grants/accreditation requirements.

Attend scheduled meetings, speaking engagements and presentations with referral

agencies as required.

Increase Veteran's usage/access to benefits/VSO

Build a partnership with VSO/Social Services.

Work closely with Iowa Legal Aid to Assist Veterans.

Complete assessments and provide case management.

Timely, accurate documentation of all Veteran records.

Coordinate orientation and educational services for all Veterans.

Coordinate additional assessments and VA medical appointments as needed.

Conduct outreach activities, referrals, housing, employment, and financial assistance

services.

Assist Veterans in obtaining permanent housing and employment or training programs.

Attend scheduled meetings within the community and represent Family Alliance for

Veterans of America (FAVA) at conferences and other meetings.

Provide crisis intervention by WestCare procedures.

Oversee and coordinate tasks including but not limited to follow-services educational

needs, vocational needs, and discharge planning.

Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and

goals of WestCare Foundation

Other relevant duties as assigned



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