Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The incumbent in this position functions as the Case Manager for Montana Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (MTVAHCS) Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program
• The HUD-VASH program falls within the Homeless Programs of the Mental Health Service
• The incumbent is responsible for coordination of case management services for Veterans receiving housing supported by HUD-VASH Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) both at the medical center and in the community
• HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless and other vulnerable homeless Veterans
• The program combines rental assistance for homeless Veterans through HUD and case management and clinical services provided by the VA
• HUD-VASH utilizes the principles of Housing First, Harm Reduction and a team-based model of care aimed at assisting Veterans in maintaining stable housing
• The incumbent empowers and respects the Veteran's right to self-determination while helping the Veteran identify and articulate their strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
• The incumbent utilizes Housing First, Harm Reduction and other evidence-based practice models to promote Veteran engagement and self-efficacy
• The incumbent assists Veterans in development of their self-identified goals and assists Veterans in removing barriers to achieve their stated goals
• The incumbent works with Veterans to develop structure and meaningful purpose to their day
• The incumbent promotes housing retention and stability
• This includes but is not limited to helping Veterans understand their lease agreement, develop money management and budgeting skills, establish healthy boundaries, learn how to effectively communicate with landlords and PHAs and navigate the recertification process as needed
• The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities: Provides outreach services to engage homeless Veterans, especially those who are chronically homeless and are highly vulnerable
• Conducts comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriateness of placement into the program, determine acuity status and identify needs
• Performs site visits of HUD-VASH residences to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes
• Collects and submits HUD-VASH Program participant data within three business days as outlined by HOMES evaluation procedures
• Documents all contacts in the Veterans CPRS file in accordance with local documentation policies
• Develops an individualized Housing Stability Plan with each HUD-VASH Veteran that identifies Veteran goals using their own words and steps to achieve those goals
• Assists Veterans through the voucher application process from referral to voucher issuance, helps Veterans complete application packets and assists in obtaining all necessary documentation required by the Public Housing Authority (PHA)
• Provides housing search assistance to include transportation to view units as needed
• Makes regular home visits based on the Veterans acuity level to assess housing stability, social and community integration and recovery progress
• Involves Veterans in the development of disaster planning and provides relevant local emergency response resources
• Obtains Release of Information (ROI) consents, when possible, with all community providers and housing stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coordination of services and collaboration
• Meets regularly with landlords and PHA officials, conducting landlord outreach events as needed
• Assists Veterans with pursuing employment to increase their income and integrate into the community
• Assists Veterans in determining eligibility and applying for non-service-connected pension, service-connected compensation, applying for mainstream entitlement benefits and/or state and county benefits
• Provides individual, family and group counseling as appropriate
• Assists Veterans in completing Advance Directives as appropriate
• Provides wellness/prevention education as appropriate
• Participates in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the supervisor
• Assists Veterans in coping with loss and grief experiences
• Ensures individual productivity is maintained at the established level
• Maintains familiarity with and responsibility for all performance measures relating to the HUDVASH Program
• All other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be Available Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 436-53398-A, 436-53399-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact michael.warner3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required