Veteran Support Coordinator

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

USVETS Ventura - Ventura, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$25.07 - $34.47 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

U.S.VETS, the nation’s largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a Veteran Support Coordinator at our Ventura location.

Looking for a rewarding position?

How would you like to serve those who served?

U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services, and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites. With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company matching 401K.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY/LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Veteran Support Coordinator

The Veteran Support Coordinator reports directly to the Program Manager at the local U.S.VETS site. This individual will provide direct management of residential services operating within the buildings. In addition, the Veteran Support Coordinator will work collaboratively with other team members to provide fluidity and consistency in service delivery to veterans. This individual is the lead role in organizing and coordinating the day-to-day supportive program operations for veterans from point of entry and while into the residential programs. The Veteran Support Coordinator will also play a key role in establishing a therapeutic community by creating and organizing building service areas, therapeutic stations, and residential assistance services.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Responsibilities

• Facilitating and maintaining a therapeutic community for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Implementing residential program activities and providing direct services support
• Coordinating monthly van schedules and conducting weekly van runs based on client and program needs
• Managing van administrative tasks such as maintaining logs, scheduling maintenance, and submitting reports promptly
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and Property Management on rent and housing-related issues
• Supporting Property Management with tasks like mail interruption troubleshooting and reporting
• Facilitating support groups, life skills classes, and teaching daily living skills as directed
• Creating and maintaining documentation within client charts and submitting required documentation accurately
• Conducting monthly check-ins and resident wellness checks as required
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Reporting and de-escalating problematic behaviors among residents
• Creating and maintaining internal client files and conducting supportive services intakes
• Addressing client issues promptly to maintain uninterrupted services
• Coordinating building activities and participating in site-wide and campus-wide events
• Managing events calendar and providing estimated budgets for events
• Maintaining a list of supportive community resources
• Assisting in data collection and preparing reports, including grant reporting and quality management activities
• Managing inventory of donations, goods, and company vehicles
• Attending scheduled team meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field or other related field preferred (minimum of four years of relevant employment experience may substitute for degree requirements)
• Experience working with homeless and/or veteran population preferred
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to effectively prioritize tasks
• Conflict management skills training required
• Demonstration of personal and financial integrity in the workplace
• Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal oversight, and to work within a team
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course
  
  

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act - Request For

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request.

OUR MISSION

To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Rev. 07/16/24