POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Veterans 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 Veterans usage/access to benefits/VSO Build partnership with VSO/Social Services. Work closely with Iowa Legal Aid to Assist Veterans. Complete assessments, provide case management. Timely, accurate documentation of all Veteran records. Coordinate orientation and educational services for all Veterans. Coordinate additional assessments, 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 in accordance with 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