Job Information
WestCare Foundation Veterans Advocate in Sioux City, Iowa
Veterans Advocate
Job Details
Job Location
Sioux City - 701 Pierce St Suite 204 - Sioux City, IA
Salary Range
$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Description
POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 supportiveservices and care as a part of the permanency/transitional planning process. The VeteranAdvocates teach relapse prevention principles. They will ensure that Veterans receive servicesin 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 ofthe supportive services WestCare team and works with Veterans and their families, both at theCenter, in the community and in the home as needed, to devise the individualized service planfor 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 Veteransto 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 companypolicies/grants/accreditation requirements. Attend scheduled meetings, speaking engagements and presentations with referralagencies 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 assistanceservices. Assist Veterans in obtaining permanent housing and employment or training programs. Attend scheduled meetings within the community and represent Family Alliance forVeterans 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 educationalneeds, vocational needs, and discharge planning. Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, andgoals of WestCare Foundation Other relevant duties as assigned