SSVF Supervisor

For over 75 years Catholic Family and Community Services has provided at little or no cost a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic Morris and Sussex we provide professionally based social services including Behavioral Health Programs Veterans Services Childrens Programs Senior and Aging Services and much more SSVF Supervisor Schedule per week Monday Friday 830am 430pm flexibility needed Location Paterson NJ SSVF Program Supervisor is responsible for the organization of activities and functions to ensure the case managers are in line with the goals and objectives specified for the program and are accomplished in accordance with established priorities time limitations funding limitations or other specifications The primary responsibility of the program manager is to oversee and support the assigned case managers day to day activities as it relates to the SSVF Program The Program supervisor is responsible to attend and coordinate with community providers SSVF Supervisor can also maintain hisher own caseload as needed PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Have a working knowledge of all aspects of the SSVF Program Guidelines and CFCS SSVF Policies and ProceduresSupervise and direct case managers to ensures that veterans receive a high quality of careMaintain their own caseload as neededManage the day to day operations of the case managers in our catchment areas Passaic Morris Sussex Union Hudson Bergen and Essex CountiesReview and approve all SSVF intake files for eligibilityEnsure that clients receive appropriate services as required by our SSVF contract and SSVF Program GuidelinesFollow Housing first approach to housingReview and approve all financial assistance requests submitted by case managers before submitting to the SSVF Director for final approval In addition ensure all requests are accurate and timelyParticipate in all VA calls and trainings as assignedProvide monthly statistical informationConduct bi weekly supervisions with case managersEnsure eligibility screenings intakes contacts housing stability plans temporary financial assistance and other information is documented timely and accurately in the electronic health record AWARDSFunction as a team member by covering co workers responsibilities participating in program activities and communicating relevant information to other team membersDevelop and maintains relationships with local social services public benefit agencies shelters faith based and community based organizationsCollaborate with the Continuum of Care COC in our catchment areas and other VA and community providers to ensure services are delivered efficientlyActively participate in the Veteran By Name List efforts in collaboration with the COCs and other VA and community providers in our catchment areasAttend and participate in all staff meetings trainings and case conferences as assignedEnsure staff are documenting service delivery accurately and timely while ensuring veteran confidentialityCommunicate with staff and clients to resolve issues that may ariseConduct chart reviewsEnsure all client files contain all required documentation as per the SSVF GuidelinesHave a working knowledge of AWARDSHMIS databaseMonitor all screens to ensure contact is made within 24 hours of receipt of screenEnsure all data is entered accurately and timely into the AWARDS databaseTransport clients in agency vehicles in a safe cautious and responsible mannerCommunicate all barriers andor issues to SSVF DirectorSubmit monthly reports as requiredAdhere to agency policy procedures and professional code of ethicsResponsible for other duties that the SSVF Director may assign from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic CharitiesSSVFGreat Benefits For full time positions 30 per week we offer We provide PAID training Medicalvision and dental Life insurance agency paid supplemental life insurance employee paid Flexible spending accounts AccidentalCritical Illness Insurance 403B with company matching Generous paid time off Employee discount programs ie travel movies cellphone etc Collaborative team environment Career growth opportunities KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Work requires experience and knowledge in the following Bachelors Degree requiredCommitment to serving homeless individualsMinimum of 2 years experience in providing case managementExperience in program management and staff supervisionGeneral knowledge of local community resourcesProficient in Microsoft OfficeGood verbal and communication skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to multitask maintain confidentiality and meet deadlinesAbility to maintain professional conduct attitude and appearance at all timeAbility to identify underlying challenges and barriersAbility to have attention to detailThis position requires a Valid Drivers license with a good driving recordMust be a proactive critical thinker and problem solver